How long do young koalas stay with the parents?

Answer 1

The mate once per mating season. They breed from September to February. Females breed from 2 years of age, and males from 3-4 years after they have established their own territory. Males are extremely aggressive during mating periods. Thirty-five days after mating, the female produces one joey weighing about 0.5 grams and about 2 cm long.

Answer 2

Koala joeys remain in the pouch for around six to seven months, where they feed on milk and develop fully. Between six and eight months, they gradually begin to feed on a substance produced by the mother, 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. This is the transition time when the koala begins to venture out of the mother's pouch.

After this age, the koala then is carried on its mother's back until the next joey is born in the following breeding season.

Answer 3

Koala joeys remain in the pouch for around six to seven months, where they feed on milk and develop fully. Between six and eight months, they gradually begin to feed on a substance produced by the mother, 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. This is the transition time when the koala begins to venture out of the mother's pouch.

After this age, the koala then is carried on its mother's back until the next joey is born in the following breeding season.

Answer 4

Koala joeys remain in the pouch for around six to seven months, where they feed on milk and develop fully. Between six and eight months, they gradually begin to feed on a substance produced by the mother, 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. This is the transition time when the koala begins to venture out of the mother's pouch.

After this age, the koala then is carried on its mother's back until the next joey is born in the following breeding season.

Answer 5

The male koala stays only long enough to copulate and then moves on in search of another female.

Answer 6

They usually stay with their mum for up to 6 months or until her next joey is born.