The Secret Lives of Koalas

Learn about the koala, one of Australia's most famous animals.

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Koalas are Australia's most iconic animals. Their fuzzy fur and round ears give them a cuddly appearance. But what is life in the wild like for this cute marsupial?
Koalas live in the eucalyptus forests of southeastern and eastern Australia. Their diet consists mainly of eucalyptus leaves. An adult koala eats between 200 and 500 grams of leaves every night.