The koala is very dependent on the trees of the woodland environment. Its home is in the eucalyptus forests of Australia.
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Its only food is eucalyptus leaves. The juice in the leaves and dew on them are there only moisture they get. |
| Koalas are nocturnal. During the night they eat. During the day they sleep on a tree branch. |
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Koalas aren't related to bears. Even though people call them koala bears. They are related to kangaroos and wombats. |
| Koalas have a pear-shaped body. This helps them remain stable while sitting in trees. |
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Koalas have extra thick hair on the back of the neck. It helps protect them from bad weather. |
| Koala babies are called pouch young, back young, joeys or cubs. |
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Koalas can communicate together by making a noises like a snore or a belch. |
