Why are koala's amazing?

Answer 1

Koalas have numerous special features.

They live in eucalyptus trees and eat only a few types of gum leaves from which they get all nutrients and water requirements. Eucalyptus leaves are tough, toxic and low in nutrition, but the koala has developed a stomach which can remove the toxins from where they are filtered out by the liver, whilst maximising the amount of energy the animal derives from the leaves. The caecum, similar to the human appendix except that it is 2 metres in length, then changes the eucalyptus leaves into digestible nutrients.

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. Koalas are one of the few species of mammals which has unique fingerprints, not unlike those of humans.

In order to attract a mate, the male has a scent gland which emits a very strong scent. He also makes unusually loud grunting noises.

As with all marsupials, the koala has a pouch, where the joey stays after birth for up to ten months. When the joey leaves the pouch, it stays for several more months on the back of their mother. The pouch opens backwards. After about 30 weeks, the mother produces a substance called pap. This substance is actually a specialised form of the mother's droppings which, having passed through her digestive system, give the joey the enzymes it needs to be able to start digesting the tough gum leaves, making an easier transition for the baby koala to start eating eucalyptus leaves.

Koalas in southern regions have thick, wool-like waterproof fur to keep them warm in cold weather and dry in rain. Koalas in northern regions are smaller, with less dense fur.

Koalas drink water only rarely. They are able to obtain most of their moisture needs from the eucalyptus leaves they eat. They will, however, resort to drinking water during prolonged drought and in heatwaves.

Answer 2

Koalas are special because the have numerous unique adaptations not found in other mammals.

The koala is a unique animal, a marsupial and not a bear, which occupies a unique eucalypt-eating niche in the Australian bush. There is no other animal that is similar in appearance, behaviour or habitat needs. It is gentle and poses no threats to humans or other animals.

It is the only animal capable of digesting eucalyptus leaves, obtaining all of its nutritional and water needs from the leaves. Its liver is specially designed to digest this plant matter which is almost indigestible to any other creature. Baby koalas, called joeys, drink mother's milk during their first 6-7 months of life. After 30 weeks, the mother produces a substance called pap. This substance is actually a specialised form of the mother's droppings which, having passed through her digestive system, give the joey the enzymes it needs to be able to start digesting the tough gum leaves, making an easier transition for the baby koala to start eating eucalyptus leaves.

The koala is one of very few mammals (and marsupials) with opposable thumbs, enabling it to live most of its life in gum trees.

Answer 3

Koalas are unique because they live in eucalyptus trees and eat only a few types of gum leaves from which they get all nutrients and water requirements. Eucalyptus leaves are tough, toxic and low in nutrition, but the koala has developed a stomach which is capable of removing the toxins from where they are filtered out by the liver. The caecum completes the process by changing the eucalyptus leaves into digestible nutrients. The caecum is similar to the human appendix.

Koalas are marsupials, and they are unique for having a backward-facing pouch. They are also unique because, once the young joeys are about 30 weeks old, the mother produces a substance called pap. This substance is actually a specialised form of the mother's droppings which, having passed through her digestive system, give the joey the enzymes it needs to be able to start digesting the tough gum leaves, making an easier transition for the baby koala to start eating eucalyptus leaves.

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. Like humans, they also have unique fingerprints, and are one of very few mammals to do so.

Answer 4

Koalas are special and unique in many ways.

Koalas are special because they live in eucalyptus trees and eat only a few types of gum leaves from which they get all nutrients and water requirements. Eucalyptus leaves are tough, toxic and low in nutrition, but the koala has developed a stomach which is capable of removing the toxins from where they are filtered out by the liver. The caecum completes the process by changing the eucalyptus leaves into digestible nutrients. The caecum is similar to the human appendix.

Koalas are marsupials, and they are unique for having a backward-facing pouch. They are also unique because, once the young joeys are about 30 weeks old, the mother produces a substance called pap. This substance is actually a specialised form of the mother's droppings which, having passed through her digestive system, give the joey the enzymes it needs to be able to start digesting the tough gum leaves, making an easier transition for the baby koala to start eating eucalyptus leaves.

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. Like humans, they also have unique fingerprints, and are one of very few mammals to do so.

Answer 5

The koala is a unique animal, a marsupial and not a bear, which occupies a unique eucalypt-eating niche in the Australian bush. There is no other animal that is similar in appearance, behaviour or habitat needs. It is gentle and poses no threats to humans or other animals.

It is the only animal capable of digesting eucalyptus leaves, obtaining all of its nutritional and water needs from the leaves. Its liver is specially designed to digest this plant matter which is almost indigestible to any other creature. Baby koalas, called joeys, drink mother's milk during their first 6-7 months of life. After 30 weeks, the mother produces a substance called pap. This substance is actually a specialised form of the mother's droppings which, having passed through her digestive system, give the joey the enzymes it needs to be able to start digesting the tough gum leaves, making an easier transition for the baby koala to start eating eucalyptus leaves.

The koala is one of very few mammals (and marsupials) with opposable thumbs, enabling it to live most of its life in gum trees.

Answer 6

because they are cute