Koala Pics from Western Australia
Koala pics galore!! The creature that along with the Kangaroo is the epitome of Australia is seen here at its best - that is SLEEPING! Yep the Koala is basically a proffessional sleeper which is probably why they are thought of as cuddly and sweet. In reality they are not quite cute as any native Australian will tell you, but that doesn't stoop us from wanting to see them. More pics will be posted shortly after our next visit to Yanchep National Park.
Koala Information & Facts
Koalas are marsupials, the female carries it's young in the pouch for 6 months then on her back for a further 4 months.
It lives almost exclusively on eucalyptus leaves which have a poor nutritional value, thus to conserve their energy koalas sleep 18 to 20 hours per day, rarely drinking but relying on the water content of the eucalyptus leaves.
The average life span of a koala is 10 to 14 years in the wild and considerably longer in captivity. It is indigenous to the east coast of Australia. Koala numbers in the wild are on the decline due to the destruction of their natural habitat.
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