​Koalas live in woodlands throughout Australia. They stay in the trees for most of the time and sleep for up to 18 hours each day, tucked up inside the space the spaces in the trees.

​A koala can eat up to one kilogram of eucalyptus leaves in a day. they choose the tastiest leaves from the tree where they live. They get most of their moisture from the leaves, so they don't need to drink much water. Koalas can also store leaves in special pouches in their cheeks to save as a snack for later.

​Koalas are not classed as an endangered species. However, they were hunted for food and fur in the past. Today their biggest threat is habitat destruction. In urban areas, koalas can also be killed and injured by collisions with vehicles or in attacks by dogs.

​Many people think that a koala is a cuddly bear. However, it is illegal to keep these pouched mammals as a pet. Have you ever seen koala?