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1. Koala | Appearance, Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/animal/koala
Description: Web3 days ago · Koala, tree-dwelling marsupial of coastal eastern and southern Australia. It is about 60 to 85 cm (24 to 33 inches) long and weighs up to 14 kg (31 pounds) in the southern part of its range but only about half that in the northern part.
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2. 10 fascinating koala facts! | National Geographic Kids
Link: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/ten-facts-about-koalas/
Description: WebFacts about koalas. 1) Koalas are found in the eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia. They have grey fur with a cream-coloured chest, and strong, clawed feet, perfect for living in the branches of trees! 2) Cuddly critters, koalas measure about 60cm to 85cm long, and weigh about 14kg. Love animals? You’d love our magazine!
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3. Koala - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koala
Description: WebThe koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), sometimes called the koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae and its closest living relatives are the wombats.
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4. Koalas 101 | Nat Geo Wild - YouTube
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI3ADcDH0Uc
Description: WebMay 9, 2019 · Koalas are not bears—they’re marsupials. Learn about koalas’ unique traits, including six opposable “thumbs,” downward-facing pouches, and an ability to slee...
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5. Koala, facts and photos - National Geographic
Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/koala
Description: WebWhat is the koala? The koala is an iconic Australian animal. Often called the koala “bear,” this tree-climbing animal is a marsupial—a mammal with a pouch for the development of offspring....
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6. Koala - National Geographic Kids
Link: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/koala
Description: WebKoalas are marsupials, related to kangaroos. Common Name: Koala. Scientific Name: Phascolarctos cinereus. Type: Mammals. Diet: Herbivore. Average Life Span In The Wild: 20 years. Size: 23.5 to...
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7. Koala Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet - ThoughtCo
Link: https://www.thoughtco.com/koala-facts-4685084
Description: WebDec 13, 2019 · Koala Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet. Scientific Name: Phascolarctos cinereus. Koala and joey, Somersby, NSW, Australia. Koalas are marsupials that are native to the Australian continent. Their scientific name, Phascolarctos cinereus, is derived from several Greek words meaning pouch bear (phaskolos arktos) and having an ashen …
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8. Koala - The Australian Museum
Link: https://australian.museum/learn/animals/mammals/koala/
Description: WebKoala. Scientific name:Phascolarctoscinereus. Updated. 21/04/22. Read time. 2 minutes. Wild Australian Koala on French Island, Victoria. Photo released as part of the Koala Genome Consortium publicity. Image: Greta Frankham© Australian Museum. Fast Facts. NSW Conservation Status. Vulnerable species. Classification. Genus. Phascolarctos. …
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9. Koalas 101 - Education | National Geographic Society
Link: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/koalas-101/
Description: WebOct 19, 2023 · Koalas 101. Koalas are not bears—they’re marsupials. Learn about koalas’ unique traits, including six opposable “thumbs,” downward-facing pouches, and an ability to sleep nearly all day in tree branches. Grades. 5 - 12+. Subjects. Biology, Ecology, Conservation. Failed to fetch. Credits. User Permissions. Koalas are not bears—they’re …
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10. koala Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/facts/koala
Description: WebKoala, tree-dwelling marsupial of coastal eastern and southern Australia. It is about 60 to 85 cm (24 to 33 inches) long and weighs up to 14 kg (31 pounds) in the southern part of its range but only about half that in the northern part. It resembles a small bear and so is sometimes called a koala bear.
