Koala is a tree dwelling aboreal herbivorous marsupial that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears, and sharp claws
It is mainly found in Australia. It has a body length of 69-85 cm and weighs 4-15 kg
The word koala comes from the Dharug gula. And the scientific namePhascolarctos, is derived from the Greek words phaskolos "pouch" and arktos "bear". The specific name, cinereus, is Latin for "ash coloured".
