Koala Fun Facts!

• Koalas are often referred to as Koala Bears, but they’re actually marsupials, not bears.

• Koalas are native to Australia.

• Koalas are nocturnal so are mainly active at night.

• Koalas live in eucalypt forests and eat gum leaves which are usually toxic to other animals.

• Koalas don’t usually need to drink as they get moisture from eucalyptus leaves. They only need to drink water during a drought or on extremely hot days.

• Koalas have very sharp claws that help them climb high into the trees.