Koalas have few natural predators and parasites, but are threatened by pathogens such as Chlamydiaceae bacteria and koala retrovirus. Because of their distinctive appearance, koalas, along …

Dec 21, 2025 · Koalas are found in eastern Australia. Their habitats require the eucalyptus trees on which they feed and in which they live. What do koalas eat? Koalas eat the leaves of certain …

Discover 10 adorable koala facts with Nat Geo Kids! Learn about where koalas live, how they develop, what they eat and see some fab photos, too!

Koalas are endemic to Australia, where they can only be found in the southeast and eastern parts of the country, along the coastlines of Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria. They …

Koalas are not bears—they’re marsupials. Learn about koalas’ unique traits, including six opposable "thumbs,"downward-facing pouches, and a tendency to sleep nearly all day in tree branches.

Have you ever heard someone refer to a koala as a "koala bear?" Well, like bears, koalas are mammals, and they have round, fuzzy ears and look cute and cuddly, like a teddy bear. But koalas are not …

Oct 12, 2025 · Clearing and fragmentation of its habitat for housing developments and farming continues to significantly reduce its distribution. The Koala has a highly specialised diet made up of the leaves …

What is a koala? Koalas are one of the most widely recognized animals in Australia. Thanks to their cuddly appearance, they’re often referred to as koala bears, though they are not members of the …

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.

Mar 7, 2025 · When European settlers first saw koalas in Australia, they called them bears, most likely because they look like cute and cuddly teddy bears! Koalas, however, are not bears at all — they are …