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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Diprotodontia |
| Family | : | Phascolarctidae |
| Genus | : | Phascolarctos |
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| Scientific Name | : | Phascolarctos cinereus |
| Common Name | : | Koala |
| Other Name(s) | : | Koala Bear |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 3 |
| Location | : | south-eastern Australia |
| Habitat | : | Eucalyptus, inland and coastal forests |
| Colour | : | Grey, Grey-Brown, White, Black |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Size (H) | : | 60cm - 85cm (24in - 34in) |
| Weight | : | 4kg - 15kg (8.8lbs - 33lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 10kph (2mph) |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Prey | : | Eucalyptus leaves |
| Predators | : | Birds of Prey, Dingo, Human |
| Lifestyle | : | Nocturnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Solitary |
| Life Span | : | 15 - 20 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 2 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 35 days |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Name Of Young | : | Joey |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 6 - 7 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Estimated Population Size | : | Stable |
| Biggest Threat | : | Habitat loss and disease |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Large, wide head and tufted, round ears |
| Fun Fact | : | Spends up to 80% of the time sleeping or resting! |