Leaf Life

Koalas aren’t into variety when it comes to food—they’re all about eucalyptus leaves. Even though the leaves are toxic, koalas munch on up to one kilogram of them every day! It’s all thanks to their unique digestive system, able to break down harmful compounds with ease.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Zaya‎‏ (@‏‎zaya_dodigor‎‏)‎‏

On the Nose

With noses that are practically built for the job, koalas can sniff out the most nourishing eucalyptus leaves like nobody’s business. Plus, their sharp sense of smell helps them detect the scent markings left by their fellow koalas.

One of a Kind

When it comes to species, koalas are pretty much the only branch left on the entire Phascolarctidae tree. They’re the last of their kind, but sadly, their numbers are dropping, landing them a ‘vulnerable’ status from the IUCN.

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Battling a Disease

Koalas are waging a silent war against Chlamydia. They picked up the disease from exposure to infected livestock, and as their biology makes them treatment-proof, it poses a real threat. Scientists are trying to find specialized treatment options to help them stick around. 

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Port Macquarie Koala Hospital recently announced that Anwen, the first koala that they admitted back in October, has recovered from the injuries and is ready to return to its home with several others.

Anwen and 48 other koalas underwent up to five months of special care in the hospital, with some of them suffering from life-threatening health issues. Still, Port Macquarie’s employees and volunteers gave their best to save them, and luckily their efforts paid off.

“Their habitat is recovering beautifully with the recent rain and there is plenty of food and water. What a journey! Oh the stories they will tell their furry friends!,” Port Macquarie Koala Hospital wrote in a social media post while uploading some cute photos of recovered koalas.

You can also check out the video of Anwen’s return to the wild below.

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When they’re not sleeping, koalas mostly eat or move between trees. They use their noses to understand what food is toxic and what food is okay to eat. They always smell their food before eating it.

Koalas use urine to mark the territory and release chemicals that tell other koalas more about them. The urine trail reveals information such as the “koala’s sex, identity, dominance, relatedness to other koalas, readiness to mate, disease status and even what they’ve been eating,” Popular Science writes.

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But why do koalas do this? Mainly, it’s simply because they love sleeping. Also, they require a long sleep in order to digest the food they eat. Since they are herbivores, they don’t take in a lot of calories with their food, so it’s a good idea to conserve the energy. Sleeping for a long time lowers koalas’ metabolism, so they are able to maintain the desired energy levels for a longer time.

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Leaf Life

Koalas aren’t into variety when it comes to food—they’re all about eucalyptus leaves. Even though the leaves are toxic, koalas munch on up to one kilogram of them every day! It’s all thanks to their unique digestive system, able to break down harmful compounds with ease.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Zaya‎‏ (@‏‎zaya_dodigor‎‏)‎‏

On the Nose

With noses that are practically built for the job, koalas can sniff out the most nourishing eucalyptus leaves like nobody’s business. Plus, their sharp sense of smell helps them detect the scent markings left by their fellow koalas.

One of a Kind

When it comes to species, koalas are pretty much the only branch left on the entire Phascolarctidae tree. They’re the last of their kind, but sadly, their numbers are dropping, landing them a ‘vulnerable’ status from the IUCN.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Yumi (@yumichael8)

Battling a Disease

Koalas are waging a silent war against Chlamydia. They picked up the disease from exposure to infected livestock, and as their biology makes them treatment-proof, it poses a real threat. Scientists are trying to find specialized treatment options to help them stick around. 

The post 4 Mind-Blowing Facts About Koalas appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

Port Macquarie Koala Hospital recently announced that Anwen, the first koala that they admitted back in October, has recovered from the injuries and is ready to return to its home with several others.

Anwen and 48 other koalas underwent up to five months of special care in the hospital, with some of them suffering from life-threatening health issues. Still, Port Macquarie’s employees and volunteers gave their best to save them, and luckily their efforts paid off.

“Their habitat is recovering beautifully with the recent rain and there is plenty of food and water. What a journey! Oh the stories they will tell their furry friends!,” Port Macquarie Koala Hospital wrote in a social media post while uploading some cute photos of recovered koalas.

You can also check out the video of Anwen’s return to the wild below.

The post Koalas Injured in Australian Bushfires are Returning to the Wild appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

When they’re not sleeping, koalas mostly eat or move between trees. They use their noses to understand what food is toxic and what food is okay to eat. They always smell their food before eating it.

Koalas use urine to mark the territory and release chemicals that tell other koalas more about them. The urine trail reveals information such as the “koala’s sex, identity, dominance, relatedness to other koalas, readiness to mate, disease status and even what they’ve been eating,” Popular Science writes.

The post A Koala’s Nose is More Important Than You Think appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

But why do koalas do this? Mainly, it’s simply because they love sleeping. Also, they require a long sleep in order to digest the food they eat. Since they are herbivores, they don’t take in a lot of calories with their food, so it’s a good idea to conserve the energy. Sleeping for a long time lowers koalas’ metabolism, so they are able to maintain the desired energy levels for a longer time.

The post Why do Koalas Sleep More Than 20 Hours a Day? appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.