Ohwel Facts
Persist Through Resilience
Did you know?
- Koala Bears are really marsupial mammals, and are not really related to bears at all.
- Koalas have five digits on both front paws. Two of the digits are opposed to the other three (it’s like having two thumbs), which help them grip branches and leaves better.
- Koalas live in eucalyptus trees, and eat large amounts of eucalyptus leaves as its main source of food. It can eat up to 2.5 pounds a day.
- The gum leaves that a koala eats are toxic to most animals. However, koalas have a certain type of bacteria in their digestive system which helps them to process their food.
- A koala can sleep up to 19 hours a day, this helps it conserve energy. It can also run as fast as a jack rabbit if necessary.
- Koalas communicate with each other using a variety of sounds, some of which sound like snoring or a low bellow.
