The koala or, inaccurately, koala bear (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an
arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only
extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae and its closest
living relatives are the wombats. The koala is found in coastal areas of
the mainland's eastern and southern regions, inhabiting Queensland, New
South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. It is easily recognisable by
its stout, tailless body and large head with round, fluffy ears and
large, spoon-shaped nose. The koala has a body length of 60–85 cm (24–33
in) and weighs 4–15 kg (9–33 lb). Fur colour ranges from silver grey to
chocolate brown. Koalas from the northern populations are typically
smaller and lighter in colour than their counterparts further south.
These populations possibly are separate subspecies, but this is
disputed.
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