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How and why are koalas marsupials?

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

Marsupial Mammals developed in isolation in Australia which led to diversification to fill the various niches in the food chain that weren't occupied or where other species could be out competed.

Koalas are a specialized feeder eating Eucaliptus leaves and gleaning water from what they consume rather than from a discrete water source. Koalas are descended from an ancient marsupial ancestor that diversified to fill the various niches available in Australia.

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10y ago

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