Koalas have a reputation as one of the dimmest mammals currently living, and given their preferred food source, it's a wonder ...

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Koalas might appear to be all cuddly and sleepy, but these star Australian marsupials are full of interesting surprises.

Here we explore the 7 laid-back animals who have mastered the art of chilling out, proving relaxation is equally important.

An adult koala eats a eucalyptus leaf ... which allows them “to get a second crack at nutrition from their diet that potentially was missed during the first run at digestion,” says Erin ...

Australian koalas have fingerprints like humans. This surprises scientists and forensic experts. Koalas use fingerprints to grip trees. This is conver ...

This extreme sleep requirement isn’t laziness—it’s a necessary adaptation to their specialized diet. Eucalyptus leaves, their primary food source, contain very little nutrition and are high in fiber ...

The koala is a national icon of Australia. And in some parts of the country, these marsupials — known for their fluffy ears, adorable clingy babies, and diet of eucalyptus leaves — are endangered.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the koala’s behavior is its leisurely movement through eucalyptus trees. Though this pace may appear sluggish, it is a manifestation of the animal’s evolved ...

Koalas have a highly specialized diet composed mainly of eucalyptus leaves ... All of these factors are decreasing the koala’s ability to survive and thrive. Through the efforts by the Austrian ...

The "koala bear" label came from early European settlers ... but pure survival smarts. Their leafy diet is low on energy and tough to digest, so resting helps them stretch every calorie.