Although the koala is not a bear, English-speaking settlers from the late 18th century first called it koala bear due to its similarity in appearance to bears. Although taxonomically incorrect, the name koala bear is still in use today outside Australia.
The koala is found in coastal regions of eastern and southern Australia, from Adelaide to the southern part of Cape York Peninsula. It was also introduced in several islands like Kangaroo Island and French Island.
Watch a video of a baby koala or this one that shows a baby koala eats shoots and leaves for the first time. Watch this crazy koala fight, also available in a new window here. Watch also a koala meeting a cyclist.
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