Koalas

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"

It is a fast-growing source of wood, its oil can be used for cleaning and functions as a natural insecticide, and it is sometimes used to drain swamps and thereby reduce malaria risk (Good tree for draining as they use/need a lot of water)

Koalas are four-legged warm-blooded vertebrates. They are mammals; specifically, they are marsupials. As with all marsupials, the koala has a pouch, where the joey stays after birth for up to ten months. When the joey leaves the pouch, it stays for several more months on the back of their mother. The pouch opens backwards.

Koalas have very strong claws suitable for gripping trees and climbing. Between their first and second "fingers" is a large gap, which enables them to also grip tree branches comfortably, whilst their hind legs have one toe set at a wide angle. They also have toes with thick pads which enable them to sit comfortably in a tree all day.

In order to attract a mate, the male has a scent gland which emits a very strong scent.

Koalas in southern regions have thick, wool-like waterproof fur to keep them warm in cold weather and dry in rain. Koalas in northern regions are smaller, with less dense fur.

A common natural disaster in the habitat of koalas (which are not bears) is bushfires. Bushfires rage through koala habitats, burning eucalyptus trees and undergrowth, and therefore posing a severe threat to the survival of koalas.