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Why koalas sleep on tree branches?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

because if they didn't Australians might try and drink them koalas sleep on tree branches to escape the dangers that lye below on the ground. Gum trees are also a food source for the koala so they can eat and remain safe at the same time

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