Can koalas go from tree to tree?

Answer 1

Yes. Koalas have a range of trees within a radius of up to a square kilometre, which are their "home trees". They regularly move from tree to tree along the ground, which is when they are at their most vulnerable from dogs and being hit by cars.

Answer 2

Koalas climb trees to escape danger. They have sharp claws which give them the unique ability to climb up straight, smooth-barked gum trees.

The colour of a koala enables it to blend in with the grey-green of Australian gum trees. The camouflage effect is further enhanced by the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves and branches - this tends to make the koala very difficult to see. It was eleven years before the first European settlers in Australia saw a koala or knew of their existence.

Answer 3

Koalas climb trees quickly to escape ground-dwelling predators. They are equipped with sharp claws to climb tall, straight trees which larger animals cannot climb.

Answer 4

Yes. Climbing trees and living up high is the koala's main defence.