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Animal
Questions
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Animal
Information
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What
does this animal look like?
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They have soft, woolly fur which is light-gray to
brown, and has patches of white on the chest, neck. and
ears.
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How
big does this animal get?
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The koala gets up to 2-3 feet long.
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When
full grown how much does this animal
weigh?
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The koala can weigh from 10-30 pounds.
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Where
does this animal live?
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The koala lives and eats in eucalyptus trees, and
comes down only to pass from one tree to another.
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What
does this animal eat?
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These herbivores (plant-eaters) eat eucalyptus (gum
tree) leaves of which it will eat over 2 lb each day.
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Where
does this animal get their food?
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The koala eats in the eucalyptus trees.
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How
long does this animal live?
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Koalas may live past 10 years in the wild, and there
have been reports of life spans over 20 years in
captivity.
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How
does this animal move?
Fast/slow
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They are slow-moving and sleep up to 18 hours a
day.
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Predators
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The harmless and defenseless koala has been ruthlessly
hunted,chiefly for fur but also for food; disease and the
clearing of the eucalyptus forests have also taken a
heavy toll. Protective measures have been adopted to
prevent its extinction.
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Other
Information
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Koalas are not bears; their closest relative is the
wombat.
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