The koala is popular because it is so very unique. It is the only living animal in its family of Phascolarctidae, and one of only three animals which can live solely on eucalyptus leaves. It is very appealing, being soft and cuddly in appearance, and for this reason is popular with Australians and overseas visitors.
The bear is not an Australian animal. Most read 'koala bear', right? But it is just 'koala'.
A black bear is not an Australian animal. There are no bears which are native to Australia (a koala is not a bear).
a koala has kept its Australian name
The kangaroo or the koala, but it's all a matter of opinion.
I Think A Koala, or is that just gum leaves?
Sgot, it isn't very small but Koala
The koala. The "mascot" goes by different names in different Australian states: - Queensland: Blazer - Western Australia: Bill - Victoria: Captain Koala
Australian Koala Foundation was created in 1986.
No. Squirrels are not found in Australia. Iconic Australian animals include the kangaroo, koala and Tasmanian devil, among others.
Yes. Koalas are Australian native animals. They are endemic to Australia, meaning they are not found in the wild in any other country.
The koala is often used as a symbol on fire emblems in Australia.
No. You will find a koala in Australia, but you will not find a koala bear in Australia, because no such creature exists. Koalas are marsupials, and are not related to bears in any way. There are many more native animals in Australia than just the koala. Also, the koala is not Australia's native animal emblem. Australia has no official faunal emblem.