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Mammal ยท Eucalypt forest
Koala
Phascolarctos cinereus
Meet the animal
Life as a koala
Koalas are tree-dwelling marsupials that eat selected eucalyptus leaves.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
A specialised digestive system handles tough, low-energy leaves, while gripping paws help with climbing.
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Surprising fact
Koalas sleep for much of the day to conserve energy.