Besides the Kangaroo, the Koala bear is also considered a symbol of Australia. This adorable, funny animal hides many interesting things, let’s explore with FantaSea!
The name Koala bear means “light gray”
The koala is one of Australia’s most famous marsupials, important to the country’s tourism industry. Research documents show that the scientific name of Koala is Phascolarctos cinereus, referring to the genus Phascolarcto (derived from the Greek word phaskolos meaning bag, arktos meaning bear) and the species cinereus, meaning light gray (ashy). -grey) in Latin.
Koalas live widely throughout the country
Koala is a native animal of Australia. According to documents from the Department of Environment and Energy (DEE) of this country, Koalas are mainly distributed in most of the eastern states of the country, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, as well as a small part of South Australia state in the region. southern.
Northern and southern koalas are different
Documents from the Australian Department of Environment and Energy show that there are differences between Koala bears according to their distribution from north to south. Northern Koalas have a smaller average weight than Southern Koalas (for males, an average of about 6.5 kg compared to about 12 kg). Northern Koalas usually have shorter, silver-gray hair, while southern Koalas usually have longer, thicker, gray-brown hair.
Koalas mainly eat eucalyptus leaves
Scientific documents show that Koalas mainly eat eucalyptus leaves, with a consumption of about 500 grams per day. It is noteworthy that this type of leaf contains many toxins, most animals cannot eat it, but thanks to the Koala’s special digestive system, the toxins in the leaves are neutralized.
Koalas spend most of their time sleeping
According to scientific documents, Koalas can sleep up to 20 hours a day, thanks to a low-energy diet. They are mainly active at night, as well as around dawn and dusk.
Koalas have very poor eyesight
According to scientific documents, Koalas have poor eyesight and must rely heavily on other senses. Thanks to their excellent hearing, as well as their keen sense of smell, they can detect animals of the same species and other predators, or can find their favorite food.
Koalas have an average lifespan of 10 – 12 years
Scientific documents show that the average lifespan of Koalas in the wild is about 10-12 years. Females can live up to 18 years old, and their lifespan is usually longer than that of males. Males begin mating at around 3-4 years of age. Females begin to mate and can reproduce at about 2 years of age.
