Koalaコアラ

Species Data

Classification

Diprotodontia / Phascolarctidae Source

Size

Queensland animals: males 674–736 mm, females 648–723 mm; southern animals: males 750–820 mm, females 680–730 mm

Weight

Queensland animals: males 4.2–9.1 kg, females 4.1–7.3 kg; southern animals: males 9.5–14.9 kg, females 7–11 kg

Lifespan

Wild: females up to 18 years (males somewhat less)

Diet

Herbivore Herbivorous, feeding mainly on eucalyptus along with the leaves and young shoots of acacia and tea tree; eats 500 g to over 1 kg a day

Activity

Crepuscular; spends 18–20 hours or more a day sleeping or resting, and is most active in early morning and evening

Distribution

Found along coastal eucalypt forests of eastern Australia, spanning southeastern Queensland, eastern New South Wales, Victoria, and southeastern South Australia. Source

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org

Did You Know?

• Its caecum measures roughly 2 meters long, among the largest relative to body size of any animal, and it produces specialized enzymes to neutralize toxic compounds in eucalyptus leaves. Source
• Mothers feed a specialized form of feces to their young to transmit the gut bacteria needed to digest eucalyptus, a behavior found in few other animals. Source
• Its name derives from the Dharug word 'gula,' meaning roughly 'no water,' reflecting how little it needs to drink. Source

FAQ

Why do koalas sleep so much?

Eucalyptus leaves are low in nutrients and energy, so koalas conserve energy by sleeping up to 20 hours a day. Source

What are the main threats to koalas?

Habitat destruction from urbanization and land clearing, bushfires, vehicle and dog strikes, and chlamydia disease are the leading threats, contributing to a population decline of tens of thousands in recent years. Source

How many operating facilities are registered here?

Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 9 Source

Books & gear

• Koala book
• binoculars