KOALA
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Koala is a Robimal who enjoys making crafts and likes to work with her hands.
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Meet a Real Koala!
Cool Facts: Koalas are adorable marsupials known for their round faces, fluffy ears, and thick, soft fur. They have a unique diet consisting almost exclusively of eucalyptus leaves, which provide them with both food and water. Koalas have a special digestive system that helps them break down the tough eucalyptus leaves.
Where They Live: Koalas are native to Australia and live in eucalyptus forests and woodlands along the eastern and southeastern coasts. They spend most of their time in the trees, where they find their food and make their homes.
Where They Sleep: Koalas sleep in the forks of eucalyptus trees, using the branches as a comfortable resting spot. They can sleep up to 18 to 22 hours a day, conserving their energy for digesting their fibrous diet.
Home Life and Social: Koalas are mostly solitary animals, but they do have overlapping home ranges where they interact with each other. Mothers are very attentive to their young, called joeys. Joeys stay in their mother's pouch for about six months and then cling to her back as they grow.
Friendships: Koalas are generally solitary but will interact with other koalas in their overlapping territories. They communicate with each other through vocalizations, such as grunts and bellows, and by scent markings on trees.
What They Do for Fun: Koalas enjoy climbing and exploring their eucalyptus trees. Young koalas, or joeys, are particularly playful and will climb and play with each other as they develop their climbing skills.
Size of the Animal: Koalas are medium-sized marsupials. They typically weigh between 9 to 33 pounds and measure about 24 to 33 inches in length. Males are usually larger than females.
Power Level: Koalas are strong climbers with powerful limbs and sharp claws that allow them to grip and move easily through the trees. Their strong sense of smell helps them identify the best eucalyptus leaves to eat.
Lifespan: In the wild, koalas typically live to be around 10 to 12 years old. In captivity, with proper care, they can live up to 15 years or more.
First Known: Koalas have been known to the indigenous peoples of Australia for thousands of years and are featured in their folklore and stories. European settlers first documented koalas in the late 18th century. Since then, koalas have become a symbol of Australian wildlife.
