answersLogoWhite

0

Koalas are not bears.

They do not make soup.

Nor are they used to make soup.

When a koala joey is about 28 weeks old, the mother produces a substance called pap. This substance is 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. Although somewhat soupy in texture, it is not soup.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?