General Facts
What is the average lifespan of a koala in the wild?
10 to 15 years
What type of leaves make up the majority of a koala's diet?
Eucalyptus leaves
In which type of forests are koalas primarily found?
Eucalyptus forests
Are koalas solitary or social animals?
Solitary
What is the conservation status of koalas as of 2025?
Vulnerable
Koalas are native to which country?
Australia
Approximately how many eucalyptus leaves does a koala eat per day?
Up to 1 kilogram (about 2.2 pounds) per day
Koalas are predominantly found on which coast of Australia?
The eastern coast of Australia
What is the primary means of communication among koalas?
Vocalizations like bellows
Name one major threat to koala populations.
Habitat destruction, disease, or climate change
What is the primary reason koalas sleep up to 18 hours a day?
To conserve energy due to their low-energy diet
Why are eucalyptus leaves toxic to most animals but not to koalas?
Their specialized digestive system detoxifies the leaves
What is the term for the area that a koala considers its own and uses for feeding and living?
A home range
During which time of day are koalas most active?
Nighttime (they are nocturnal)
Which disease significantly affects koala populations?
Chlamydia
Koalas have fingerprints similar to which other species?
Humans
Koalas obtain most of their water from what source?
From eucalyptus leaves
How does urbanization primarily threaten koala habitats?
It causes habitat loss and fragmentation
Male koalas have a scent gland located where?
On the chest
How do bushfires impact koala populations?
By destroying their habitat and killing them directly
What is the scientific name of the koala?
Phascolarctos cinereus
How many different species of eucalyptus do koalas typically feed on?
About 30 species of eucalyptus
Name one Australian state where koalas are commonly found.
Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, or South Australia
What purpose does the male koala's scent gland serve?
To mark territory and attract females
What is one conservation effort aimed at protecting koalas?
Wildlife corridors, habitat restoration, or disease treatment programs