The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is one of Australia's distinctive marsupials and is the only representative of the Phascolarctidae family.
In general, it is widely said that the word koala comes from an indigenous Australian meaning not to drink. Koalas actually drink water but very rarely because the food, the eucalyptus leaves, already contain enough water so the koalas don't have to come down from the tree to drink.
Koalas can be found along Australia's east coast from Adelaide to the Cape York Peninsula, and as far inland as there is sufficient rainfall to support suitable forest for koalas.
In general, it is widely said that the word koala comes from an indigenous Australian meaning not to drink. Koalas actually drink water but very rarely because the food, the eucalyptus leaves, already contain enough water so the koalas don't have to come down from the tree to drink.
Koalas can be found along Australia's east coast from Adelaide to the Cape York Peninsula, and as far inland as there is sufficient rainfall to support suitable forest for koalas.
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