Jul 08, 2025
Their diet of eucalyptus leaves gives them very little energy, so they rest most of the time to conserve it.
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Koalas eat only eucalyptus leaves, which are tough and toxic to most animals. Their slow metabolism helps them digest it safely.
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Like kangaroos, mother koalas carry their babies (called joeys) in a pouch for about six months after birth.
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Koalas are territorial and often stick to their own tree or a small group of trees, where they feed, sleep, and chill.
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They get most of their hydration from eucalyptus leaves and only drink water when it’s extremely hot or dry.
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