KOALAS

Koalas live in Eucalypt Forests. Eucalypts are also known as gum trees.

Their scientific name is Phascolarctos Cinereus. A man by the name of John Price was the first European to record Koalas. He was on a journey into the Blur Mountains near Sydney, Australia in 1798. Their scientific name means 'ash grey pouched bear.' They created this name in 1816. By 1924, Koalas were extinct in Southern Australia. This was happening because people were cuttin gdown Eucalypt Trees in their forests'. To this day, people are still cutting down the trees because they caused fevers, coughs, asthma, and joint pain. The trees were planted to prevent malaria but that didn't work. Applying Eucalypt to the skin can cause a really bad rash.

DO NOT CALL THEM KOALA BEARS! IT IS INCORRECT TO CALL THEM KOALA BEARS. THEIR CORRECT NAME IS KOALA! CALLING THEM KOALA BEAR IS A BAD IDEA AND YOU WILL KNOW WHY LATER....

Koalas have a really short lifespan. Their lifespan is 13-18 years.

Their trophic level is Herbivorous.Koalas also sleep for up to 22 hours a day!

Koalas eat about 2.5 pounds of food everyday. They range in 2-3 feet long. About 80% of koala habitat has been lost to human homes, drought and forest fires. A baby Koala is also known as a joey. Although koalas seem cute, they are known for being dangerous animals. There have been calls of koala attacks on humans when people are aroung them. Koalas have very sharp claws and teeth. This means they are not afraid to use them. Also, if you call a Koala a Koala bear, it WILL ATTACK YOU!!!!! Yeah, they seem sweet, cute, and nice but watch out. Koala Site to help!