Living species
Koala
Phascolarctos cinereus
Taxonomy
- kingdom
- Animalia
- phylum
- Chordata
- class
- Mammalia
- order
- Diprotodontia
- family
- Phascolarctidae
- genus
- Phascolarctos
- species
- Phascolarctos cinereus
Where and when
- Range
- Eastern and southeastern Australia
- Habitat
- Eucalypt forests and woodlands, with suitable feed trees and connected shelter.
- Lived
- Living today
Facts
Marsupial relative: Koalas are marsupials and their closest living relative is the wombat.
SourceEucalyptus leaves: They feed almost exclusively on eucalyptus leaves, with preferred trees varying by region.
SourceYoung: Newborn koalas are tiny and continue developing in the mother's pouch.
SourceVocalization: During breeding, males advertise with loud cough-like sounds and bellows.
SourceRange: They occur between south-eastern South Australia and Queensland, with distribution fragmented by unsuitable habitat and clearing.
Source