KOALA BEAR

WHAT IS A KOALA BEAR?

• The Koala Bear is not a bear and
• is actually a part of the marsupial family
• Koalas are Vertebrates
• Koalas are Mammals

CHARACTERISTICS

• Thick coat of white and gray fur
• Big nose
• About 20 pounds
• Looks similar to a bear in some aspects

HABITAT

• Koala bears are found in East Australia
• They live in eucalyptus trees
• Stay within a single area for most of thier
• lives called a "home range"
• Do not set up dens or homes

BEHAVIOR

• Move from tree to tree
• Spend 19 hours a day sleeping
• Eat for the rest of the day
• Mark their territory with a scent
• secreting spot on their chests

FOOD

• Only eat Eucalyptus leaves
• Eat 2 pounds a day
• Store them in their cheeks and pouches
• Eat so many that they
• smell like cough drops

ADAPTATIONS

• Sharps laws to grip trees
• Very good sense of smell
• which they use to find the best leaves
• Muscular
• Good at climbing

REPRODUCTION

• Mating season is from September to March
• Pregnancy of females lasts 35 days
• Baby continues to develop in the Mothers pouch

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EXTRA INFORMATION

• Koala is listed as endangered
• Population of 2,000 to 8,000
• Weigh about 20 pounds