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This small bear-like creature, is a great plus to the environment. Its so cute! Don't you think so? |
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The koala gets it's name from an ancient Aboriginal word meaning "no drink" because it receives over 90% of it's hydration from the Eucalyptus leaves (also known as gum leaves) it eats |
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These animals spend most of their time in the trees. They are herbivors that average about 20 lbs. in weight. There thick fur is usually ash gray with a bit of brown in some places. |
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The koala is the only mammal besides the Greater Glider and Ringtail Possum which can survive on a diet of eucalytus leaves. |