{"id":29730,"date":"2025-08-12T22:16:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T22:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctorhulk.com\/anipedia\/?post_type=product&#038;p=29730"},"modified":"2025-08-19T18:48:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T18:48:41","slug":"koala","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/doctorhulk.com\/zoopedia\/animal\/koala\/","title":{"rendered":"Koala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"557\">The koala is a soft, furry animal that lives in trees and spends most of the day sleeping. Though many people think it&#8217;s a bear, the koala is not a bear at all \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"467\">marsupial<\/strong>, meaning it carries its baby in a pouch. Koalas are calm, gentle, and love to eat leaves.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"596\">\u00a0Scientific Classification<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"836\">\n<li data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"623\">\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"623\"><strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"612\">Kingdom:<\/strong> Animalia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"648\">\n<p data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"648\"><strong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"637\">Phylum:<\/strong> Chordata<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"672\">\n<p data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"672\"><strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"661\">Class:<\/strong> Mammalia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"704\">\n<p data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"704\"><strong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"690\">Infraclass:<\/strong> Marsupialia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"733\">\n<p data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"733\"><strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"717\">Order:<\/strong> Diprotodontia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"765\">\n<p data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"765\"><strong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"747\">Family:<\/strong> Phascolarctidae<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"796\">\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"796\"><strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"778\">Genus:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"794\">Phascolarctos<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"836\">\n<p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"836\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"811\">Species:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"836\">Phascolarctos cinereus<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"862\">\u00a0Common Names<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"950\">\n<li data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"873\">\n<p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"873\">Koala<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"912\">\n<p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"912\">Koala Bear (incorrect but popular)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"950\">\n<p data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"950\">Eucalyptus Bear (due to their diet)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"987\">Geographic Distribution<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1010\">Koalas are native to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1133\">\n<li data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1050\">\n<p data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1050\"><strong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1048\">Eastern and Southern Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1133\">\n<p data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1133\">Mostly in states like Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1148\">They live in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1242\">\n<li data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1172\">\n<p data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1172\">Eucalyptus forests<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1209\">\n<p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1209\">Woodlands with tall, leafy trees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1242\">\n<p data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1242\">Sometimes near towns and parks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1292\"><em data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1292\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/1355950775\/photo\/one-koala-sitting-at-the-folk-of-a-tree-resting-her-head-on-her-arms-while-she-sleeps-gold.jpg?s=612x612&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=J2ljcj5U0eH9qLipEjEOdFnYSmKJOQn-HqOd3dTwFLY=\" alt=\"590+ Koala Bear Sitting And Sleeping In The Eucalyptus Trees Stock Photos, Pictures &amp; Royalty-Free Images - iStock\" \/> Image showing Koala resting in a eucalyptus tree(Source:iStock)<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1330\">\u00a0Physical Characteristics<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1551\">\n<li data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1359\">\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1359\"><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1343\">Size:<\/strong> 60\u201385 cm long<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1403\">\n<p data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1403\"><strong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1373\">Weight:<\/strong> 4\u201315 kg (males are heavier)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1443\">\n<p data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1443\"><strong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1414\">Fur:<\/strong> Thick, soft, grey or brown<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1484\">\n<p data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1484\"><strong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1455\">Nose:<\/strong> Large, black, and leathery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1513\">\n<p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1513\"><strong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1496\">Ears:<\/strong> Big and fluffy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1551\">\n<p data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1551\"><strong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1526\">Claws:<\/strong> Sharp for climbing trees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1584\">What Do Koalas Eat?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1627\">Koalas are <strong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1611\">herbivores<\/strong> and eat mainly:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1698\">\n<li data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1668\">\n<p data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1668\">Eucalyptus leaves (their favorite!)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1698\">\n<p data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1698\">Sometimes other tree leaves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1880\">Eucalyptus leaves are tough and not tasty to many animals, but koalas have a <strong data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1796\">special stomach<\/strong> that helps them digest it. They eat for about <strong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1860\">4 hours a day<\/strong> and sleep the rest.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1921\">How Do Koalas Raise Babies?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2143\">\n<li data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1961\">\n<p data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1961\">A baby koala is called a <strong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1958\">joey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2032\">\n<p data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2032\">It is born tiny and hairless, then crawls into the mother\u2019s pouch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2078\">\n<p data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2078\">Stays in the pouch for <strong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2075\">6 to 7 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2143\">\n<p data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2143\">Later, it rides on the mother&#8217;s back and learns to eat leaves.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2179\">\u00a0Fun Facts About Koalas<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2496\">\n<li data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2238\">\n<p data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2238\">Koalas <strong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2220\">sleep up to 20 hours a day<\/strong> to save energy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2307\">\n<p data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2307\">Each koala has its <strong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2283\">own sound and smell<\/strong> \u2014 like a fingerprint!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2368\">\n<p data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2368\">Their nose helps them choose the best eucalyptus leaves.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2438\">\n<p data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2438\">Koalas have <strong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2397\">two thumbs<\/strong> on each front paw for better gripping.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2496\">\n<p data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2496\">A male koala has a <strong data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2473\">loud call<\/strong> to mark his territory.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2530\">\u00a0Importance to Humans<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2551\"><strong data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2551\">Positive Roles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2725\">\n<li data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2599\">\n<p data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2599\">Loved as a <strong data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2597\">national symbol of Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2637\">\n<p data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2637\">Attracts many tourists every year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2681\">\n<p data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2681\">Helps educate people about conservation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2725\">\n<p data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2725\">Featured in children\u2019s books and cartoons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2742\"><strong data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2742\">Challenges:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2922\">\n<li data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2798\">\n<p data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2798\">Many are injured in <strong data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2796\">road accidents or bushfires<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2868\">\n<p data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2868\">Can carry <strong data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2824\">Chlamydia<\/strong>, which causes eye and reproductive issues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2922\">\n<p data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2922\">Loss of eucalyptus forests puts their lives at risk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2958\">\u00a0Health &amp; Common Issues<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3049\">Koalas face several health and environmental threats, especially when living near cities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3078\"><strong data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3078\">Common Health Problems:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3286\">\n<li data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3141\">\n<p data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3141\"><strong data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3104\">Chlamydia infection<\/strong> \u2013 causes blindness and infertility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3201\">\n<p data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3201\"><strong data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3171\">Koala retrovirus (KoRV)<\/strong> \u2013 weakens the immune system<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3237\">\n<p data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3237\"><strong data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3219\">Heat stress<\/strong> and dehydration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3286\">\n<p data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3286\">Injuries from <strong data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3286\">dog attacks or car accidents<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3334\"><strong data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3334\">Veterinary Care Tips (for rescued koalas):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3480\">\n<li data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3370\">\n<p data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3370\">Special formula for young joeys<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3413\">\n<p data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3413\">Clean wounds gently and monitor stress<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3446\">\n<p data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3446\">Offer fresh eucalyptus daily<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3480\">\n<p data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3480\">Keep environment calm and quiet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3514\">\u00a0Conservation Status<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3671\">\n<li data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3565\">\n<p data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3565\"><strong data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3529\">Status:<\/strong> Vulnerable (on the IUCN Red List)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3671\">\n<p data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3602\">Koala numbers have dropped due to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3671\">\n<li data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3622\">\n<p data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3622\">Habitat loss<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3638\">\n<p data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3638\">Bushfires<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3652\">\n<p data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3652\">Disease<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3671\">\n<p data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3671\">Climate change<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3754\">Koalas are protected by Australian law, and many groups are working to save them.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3785\">Koala vs Kangaroo<\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"4359\">\n<thead data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3867\">\n<tr data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3867\">\n<th data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3804\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Feature<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3835\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Koala<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3867\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Kangaroo<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4359\">\n<tr data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4031\">\n<td data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"3967\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Movement<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3967\" data-end=\"3999\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Climbs trees slowly<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4031\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Hops with strong back legs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4113\">\n<td data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4049\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Habitat<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4081\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Lives in trees<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4113\">Lives on the ground<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4114\" data-end=\"4195\">\n<td data-start=\"4114\" data-end=\"4131\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Diet<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4163\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Eucalyptus leaves<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4195\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Grass and plants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4196\" data-end=\"4277\">\n<td data-start=\"4196\" data-end=\"4213\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sleep Time<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4245\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Up to 20 hours a day<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4277\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Less sleep, more grazing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4359\">\n<td data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4295\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Baby Care<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4327\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Joey in pouch, rides on back<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4327\" 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