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Are koala bears good to have in a zoo?

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Koalas are not bears. They are marsupials with very specialised needs, feeding on the leaves of only a selected number of eucalyptus species. The zoo would have to ensure staff understood the unique needs of this animal.

Koalas sleep for 16-20 hours a day. If people who visit the zoo wish to see animals with which they can interact, they will be disappointed by the koala. The koala is a beautiful creature with soft, thick fur, but it is not really "personable".

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