The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), sometimes inaccurately called the koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family …

Dec 17, 2025 · Though sometimes called a koala bear, the koala is not a bear. The koala is actually a type of tree-dwelling marsupial, with a backwards-facing pouch, like wombats.

Discover 10 adorable koala facts with Nat Geo Kids! Learn about where koalas live, how they develop, what they eat and see some fab photos, too!

Koalas are marsupials, related to kangaroos. Most marsupials have pouches where the tiny newborns develop. A koala mother usually gives birth to one joey at a time. A newborn koala …

Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) are arboreal marsupials characterized by a grayish-brown furry body, fuzzy ears, and a broad, dark nose. They are often mistakenly referred to as koala …

6 days ago · In Brisbane, Australia, a koala named Peri embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime bus ride Saturday before being released safely into the wild.

The koala or, inaccurately, koala bear (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae …

Dec 18, 2024 · Koalas may look sleepy and cuddly, but these iconic Australian animals survive on toxic leaves, can bolt at 30km/h and have a surprising knack for predicting the weather. In the …

Oct 12, 2025 · The Koala is solitary and the larger males have scent glands on their chest. Breeding occurs during summer and usually one baby, or joey, is produced each year.

The koala is one of the most widely recognised Australian animals. Learn about their habitat, conservation status, diet, behaviour, and more.