The characteristic of the koalas 


 The koala is a species of marsupial. It measures between 61 and 85 cm and weighs between 4 and 14 kg. His corpulence depends on the region in which he lives. In colder areas, koalas are larger, while in places where there is little rain, they are smaller.

 The thick fur of the koala is gray over most of its body, and white on the ends of the ears. His head is big compared to his body, with big round ears. His big black nose, very sensitive to odors, provides him with a lot of information about the world around him: the quality of his food, the presence of predators, females, etc.

 The koala does not have a tail but its morphology allows it to keep a good balance when it is on the branches. Its four limbs are short and end with five fingers with pointed claws, allowing it to easily grip the trees. As with all marsupials, the female has a ventral pocket.

Koalas are only found in Australia on the east and south coasts. They love moist forests and spend most of their time in the trees. However, when the trees are distant from each other, they can move on the ground.

Koalas are herbivores and consume only leaves, barks and eucalyptus fruits. They rarely drink and cover their water needs with eucalyptus leaves.




The koala can live between the ages of 13 and 20, with females having a longer life expectancy than males.