Koalas

Koalas do not hibernate. There is only one marsupial in Australia that truly hibernates, and that is the Mountain Pygmy Possum.

Koalas have a number of behavioural adaptations to survive in their environment.

They climb tall, straight gum trees trees for food, shelter and protection from ground-dwelling predators.

Male koalas have a scent gland which emits a very strong scent. They use this gland to mark their hokme trees, rubbing the gland against the trunk of the tree. This lets other males koalas know it is "his" tree.

Koalas live in communities where the social structure is quite complex. Koalas are territorial, but each koala within the social group has its own specific range for feeding, which may or may not overlap the range of its neighbour. There is always one dominant male in each social group, but he is by no means the only male. Koalas feed alone and travel alone, but they understand their own social structure. When one of their community dies, another does not immediately move in and take its place. It takes about a year for the scent of the previous occupant to fade, and only then will another koala move in to its range.

In recent years, koalas in the southern states have changed their behaviour as a result of the excessive heat and prolonged droughts. Once shy of all human contact, and known for not requiring water to drink as eucalyptus leaves provide all their moisture needs, individual koalas have been known to actively seek out humans to supply them with water. Oakes have been known to approach people in their territory, or to follow bushwalkers, seeking a drink.

Male koalas fight to establish dominance within their social structure and to secure access to mates during the breeding season. These fights can determine territorial boundaries and hierarchy among males.

Yes, the Bronx Zoo in New York has a koala bear. It arrived at the zoo in May of 2011.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is positioned on a flood prone area of Fig Tree Pocket, one of the worst affected suburbs. Fortunately, the sanctuary has some high points, so many areas of Lone Pine survived the flood.

Whilst there was initially no news available about Lone Pine, its website (see related link) was operating again from 16 January, and photographs indicated there had been some flood damage. In the end, about 120 koalas had to be moved to higher ground, along with many other native animals. Apparently, not a single animal was lost, but there was extensive damage to the animal enclosures.

This behavior is called aestivation, which is similar to hibernation but occurs in response to hot and dry conditions. Animals will seek shelter to reduce their metabolic rate and conserve energy until conditions improve.

Check Edinburgh Zoo. Their web site dated May 2012 is saying that they have 2 male koalas at the zoo.

Off there soon - much nearer than aussie.

The koala is strictly a herbivore, living almost exclusively on eucalyptus (gum tree) leaves and flowers.

Not at all.

Koalas are native to Australia, and Australia is free of rabies.

Koalas may adjust their body temperature through behaviors like seeking shade or moving to a cooler area in response to heat. They may also change their activity levels or seek shelter during extreme weather conditions. Koalas may alter their feeding patterns based on food availability and weather changes in their environment.

Known to live over 1000 years of age however,it does depend on the tree and how it is treated!

The size of fossils can be used to help determine the relative age of rock layers in faunal succession. Generally, smaller and simpler organisms are found in older rock layers, while larger and more complex organisms are found in younger rock layers. This principle is known as the Law of Faunal Succession.

Gumnuts come from eucalyptus trees, which are also known as gum trees.

No. As a general rule, koalas are nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night. They are, however, often seen grazing during the day, and they will move between their home trees during both the day and the night.

A eucalyptus tree typically has 2n = 22 chromosomes in each body cell.

A gum tree usually refers to eucalyptus trees that are native to Australia. These trees are known for their aromatic leaves and smooth bark. In Australian culture, the gum tree is a symbol of resilience and strength.

Koalas typically groom themselves by licking their fur with their coarse tongues. They may also rub their bodies against tree trunks to help remove dirt and debris from their fur. Rain can also help koalas to wash themselves.

While locomotion is a common characteristic of animals, there are exceptions such as sponges or barnacles that are sessile. These organisms have evolved unique feeding strategies to compensate for their lack of movement, showcasing the diversity of adaptations in the animal kingdom. Therefore, while locomotion is prevalent in many animals, it is not an essential characteristic for all.

Penguins, like all vertebrates, have bilateral symmetry. This means they have symmetry across one plane (known as the sagittal plane, and directly down the centre of their body), which means one side of their body approximately mirrors the other side.

The genus name for the koala is Phascolarctos.

Bears eat meat, and berries. Although bears are often classified as carnivores, most bear species are classical anatomical omnivores.

The word anime is an abbreviated pronunciation in Japanese of "animation"