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What are paws used for?

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 7/2/2022

Koalas' paws are used for climbing trees and finding food. In order to find food, koalas climb certain species of eucalyptus trees which are their favoured types. Koalas have very strong claws suitable for gripping trees and climbing. Between their first and second "fingers" is a large gap, which enables them to also grip tree branches comfortably, whilst their hind legs have one toe set at a wide angle. They also have toes with thick pads which enable them to sit comfortably in a tree all day. They reach out to grab leaves (and occasionally, eucalyptus blossoms) with their paws, which have opposable thumbs and enable them to grip their food.

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Teresa Hamill

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3y ago

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