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Animal profile Β· Australian Outback
π¨Koala
Phascolarctos cinereus
Lives almost entirely in eucalyptus trees, sleeping most of the day.
DietHerbivore
SizeUp to 14 kg
Lifespan13β18 years
ConservationVulnerable
Good to know
- It sleeps up to 20 hours a day.
- It eats only eucalyptus leaves, which are toxic to most animals.
- It has fingerprints almost identical to humans'.
Where the Koala lives
Rust-red desert, dry scrubland and ancient rocky ranges. Hot, dry and blazing-bright across the interior.
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