They’re the only animals other than primates that have them—and just like us, each one is an individual.
2. Koalas Don’t Have To Drink (Much) Water
Koalas don’t need to drink much water because they get a lot of water from their dietary staple, eucalyptus leaves.
3. Koalas Smell Like Eucalyptus
Wile mature males tend to have a stronger, muskier odor, females and juvenile males give off a slight eucalyptus smell— which doubles as a natural insect repellent!
4. Koalas Are Picky Eaters
Although there are around 700 species of eucalyptus trees, koalas tend to only eat from 50 of those, individual koalas usually have 1-3 specific eucalyptus species that they will eat regularly, reserving others for the occasional snack or resting spot.
5. Koalas Have Some Extra Junk In The Trunk
As you might imagine, spending all that time in trees would make for a pretty sore tush. Fortunately, they have strong cartilage at the end of their curved spine, which allows them to live comfortably in their arboreal homes.
6. Koalas Have Strong Well-Developed Paws To Climb Trees And Grip Their Food
Each front paw has 5 digits, two of which are opposed (similar to our thumbs) and able to move separately from the others. On their hind paws, the 2nd and 3rd digits are fused together for grooming.
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