Koala
A species of Bear, Also known as Victorian koala Scientific name : Phascolarctos cinereus Genus : Bear
Koala, A species of Bear
Also known as:
Victorian koala
Scientific name: Phascolarctos cinereus
Genus: Bear
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Description
The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is a tree-dwelling marsupial in Australia. It was first described by the zoologist Georg August Goldfuß in 1817 as Lipurus cinereus. The koala is the most widespread symbol of Australia after the kangaroo.
General Info
Lifespan
13-18 years
Diet
The diet of koala is predominantly folivorous, largely dependent on Eucalyptus leaves. They can consume around 200 to 500 grams of leaves daily, extracting limited nutritional content due to the leaves' toxicity and low-calorie value.
Appearance
Koala is a mid-sized marsupial with a stout, round body covered in dense, woolly fur that ranges from silver-grey to chocolate brown. Its compact head has large, round ears and a spoon-shaped nose. The animal also possesses a long, muscular tail. Notable features include a white chest and chin and sharp, clawed digits. Females have a pouch for their offspring. There is no significant difference in appearance between males and females or between different age groups.
Behavior
Koala is predominantly solitary, spending most moments sleeping or feeding on eucalyptus in trees. Aggressively territorial, certain vocalizations warn others away from its home range. Males often scent-mark trees to assert dominance. Efficiently adapted to arboreal life, their slow metabolism aids in consuming eucalyptus, an otherwise toxic diet to most species.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
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