What Really Are Koalas?
- The CLV Phoenix
- 8 hours ago
- 2 min read
By Niamh Pears
Koalas are so different from any other animal this is because they have been classified into their own family, called Phascolarctidae. Read on to find out more interesting things on these weird but wonderful creatures.
What is a koala ?
Koalas are a type of bear that is well-known for their large round head, big furry ears and big black nose. Their fur is usually grey-brown in colour with white fur on the chest, inner arms, ears and bottom. They have no fur on their nose or the palms of their paws.
Is a koala really a bear ?
Koalas aren't bears – they're marsupials! You might hear the term 'koala bear' being tossed around when it comes to these fluffy animals. Even though they might look bear-like with their round ears and big black nose, they actually share more characteristics with other marsupials like the wombat than actual bears.
What are the 3 different types of koalas ?
There are 3 recognized different species of koalas. First is the Queensland Koala. They are often generally smaller in size and have lighter fur compared to their other species of koalas. The second type of koala is the new south wales koala. They have grey to brown fur on the top and white fur below. Finally is the Victorian koala. These are genuinely larger and have thicker skin.
Top 3 Fun facts about koalas
1 Koalas can sleep for up to 20 hours a day. This is because their food is not very high in energy.
2 Like humans, koalas have unique fingerprints, and they are the only other animal (besides primates) with individual fingerprints.
3 They have a specific diet of eucalyptus leaves, which are toxic to most animals.
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