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I'm a Koala

Although many mistakenly call them ‘koala bears’, koalas are actually marsupials – meaning they carry their young in their pouch. These arboreal creatures eat about 500g-1kg of Eucalyptus leaves per day. Australia has nearly 900 native Eucalyptus species; however, the koala uses its sensitive nose to detect the 30-40 species they enjoy. Their low energy diet of eucalyptus leaves means they have very little energy, so they will often spend up to 20 hours a day sleeping.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to over 50 koalas.

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Currumbin Wildlife Hospital treats over 500 sick or injured koalas every year. With our hospital viewing deck, you can go see animals being treated everyday by our amazing vet team.

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ME AT D14, F15, R8

Additional Facts

CONSERVATION STATUS
Endangered

DISTRIBUTION
East Coast and Ranges of Central and Northern NSW Australia

LIFE SPAN
6–8 years in the wild, 11–15 years in captivity

GESTATION    
35 days

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