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Mother Koala with a Baby on Her Back

A mother koala sits comfortably while her small baby clings tightly onto her furry back.

A koala sits with her baby clinging to her back.
Mother Koala with a Baby on Her Back
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Tree-Dwelling Marsupials of Australia

A mother koala is shown resting with her small joey riding securely on her back. Koalas are native Australian marsupials that spend almost their entire lives high up in eucalyptus trees. Young koalas stay inside their mother's pouch for the first six months of life before moving onto her back to ride along safely as she climbs.

Life High in Eucalyptus Trees

Koalas have specialized paws with sharp claws and opposing digits that allow them to grasp thick tree branches with ease. Their diet consists almost entirely of eucalyptus leaves, which provide both nutrition and most of the water they need. Because eucalyptus leaves are tough to digest and low in energy, koalas sleep up to twenty hours every day to conserve energy.

Natural Colors of Australian Koalas

  • Fluffy fur: silver-gray, ash gray, or brownish-gray
  • Chest and chin fur: creamy white or pale yellowish-white
  • Nose leather: leathery dark gray or matte black
  • Paws and claws: dark charcoal gray
Questions and answers

Questions and Answers

What is a baby koala called?
A baby koala is called a joey, just like baby kangaroos and other Australian marsupials.
How long does a joey ride on its mother's back?
After leaving the pouch, a joey rides on its mother's back or belly for about six months until it learns to climb independently.
Why do koalas smell like eucalyptus?
Because koalas eat so many eucalyptus leaves, their fur naturally absorbs and gives off a faint scent of eucalyptus oil.
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