Yes, it is illegal to keep koalas in capitivty, unless one has a special native wildlife carers' licence.
is it illegal to keep ocellated lizards in captivity?
No, it is illegal to keep koalas as pets in most places because they are a protected species and require specialized care.
Depending on which country you live in, it is legal to keep a Sungazer - Cordylus giganteus in captivity. As this is a CITES II listed species it does not require any special paperwork to be kept.
No, koalas are not good pets to have at home. They have specific dietary and environmental needs that are difficult to meet in a domestic setting, and they can also be aggressive and carry diseases that can be harmful to humans. It is illegal to keep koalas as pets in many places.
Koalas are found only in Australia. The koala is protected by law in Australia, and yes, it is illegal to hunt it.
You don't. Koalas are not kept as pets. They are protected native animals and it is illegal to have one. Only native animal carers with a special licence may keep koalas under certain circumstances, such as after if they are rehabilitating from injuries or burns, or if they are orphaned joeys.
Koalas are wild animals, and never domesticated. They can be handled by experienced carers but they are never pets. It is illegal to keep them as pets.
The Koala eats eucalyptus leaves, they don't hunt in the traditional sense, they forage.
No. Koalas mate with different koalas each breeding season.
Platypuses are not illegal. They are legitimate members of the animal kingdom. However, it is illegal to keep platypuses as pets. They are protected native animals and very delicate, with specialised requirements. They are extremely hard to breed in captivity.
Koalas living in captivity, such as a zoo, if they are fed and cared for properly, will probably live a little longer than they would in the bush.
Not any more. Koalas were once killed for their fur, as koalas fur was in high demand overseas. Koalas are now protected by law, and it is illegal to hunt them for any reason.