The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), sometimes inaccurately called the koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family …

4 days ago · Though sometimes called a koala bear, the koala is not a bear. The koala is actually a type of tree-dwelling marsupial, with a backwards-facing pouch, like wombats.

Koalas are marsupials, related to kangaroos. Most marsupials have pouches where the tiny newborns develop. A koala mother usually gives birth to one joey at a time. A newborn koala …

Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) are arboreal marsupials characterized by a grayish-brown furry body, fuzzy ears, and a broad, dark nose. They are often mistakenly referred to as koala …

The koala is one of the most widely recognised Australian animals. Learn about their habitat, conservation status, diet, behaviour, and more.

Dec 18, 2024 · Koalas may look sleepy and cuddly, but these iconic Australian animals survive on toxic leaves, can bolt at 30km/h and have a surprising knack for predicting the weather. In the …

Oct 12, 2025 · The Koala has a patchy distribution from northern Queensland to southern Victoria and south-eastern South Australia. The Koala is no longer common in the Sydney region, …

3 days ago · The koala, named Peri, was released safely back into the wild after his ride. It was an ordinary bus ride – except for one furry passenger. In Brisbane, Australia, a koala named …

The koala is primarily a solitary animal, although sometimes it lives in small harems led by a single male. Koalas are extremely slow-moving animals and are relatively defenseless.

The Koala (phascolarctos cinereus) is an arboreal (tree dwelling), herbivorous (plant eating) marsupial. The word ‘marsupial’ comes from the Latin word marsupium, meaning ‘pouch’.