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Koala bear

The koala is about 60 to 85 cm (24 to 33 inches) long and weighs up to 14 kg (31 pounds) in the southern part of its range (Victoria) but only about half that i...
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The koala is about 60 to 85 cm (24 to 33 inches) long and weighs up to 14 kg (31 pounds) in the southern part of its range (Victoria) but only about half that in subtropical Queensland to the north. Virtually tailless, the body is stout and gray, with a pale yellow or cream-coloured chest and mottling on the rump. The broad face has a wide, rounded, leathery nose, small yellow eyes, and big fluffy ears. The feet are strong and clawed; the two inner digits of the front feet and the innermost digit of the hind feet are opposable for grasping. Owing to the animal’s superficial resemblance to a small bear, the koala is sometimes called, albeit erroneously, the koala bear.
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8 Comments |
juditkabath
 
juditkabath August 25, 2018
Very sweet !
nathalielaplante
 
nathalielaplante August 25, 2018
I feel to hug it!!
jessicatownsend
 
jessicatownsend August 26, 2018
Perfect shot! Such beautiful work!!!!!
Oceanskyphotography Platinum
 
Oceanskyphotography October 07, 2018
This is awesome!
nicolabeyfus
 
nicolabeyfus October 07, 2018
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DWWhite1963 Ultimate
 
DWWhite1963 October 08, 2018
Hi, thats a great shot and I'm certain you know this, but a koala is not actually a bear. It's a marsupial. sorry for the "Cliff Claven" moment.(the know it all from the TV show "Cheers")
DWWhite1963 Ultimate
 
DWWhite1963 October 08, 2018
See, I was right. I read info about the picture AFTER writing my comment. Sorry!
I know that the surname WHITE is as common as SMITH, but where is your family history from? ( I do family genealogy).
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craftworker October 28, 2023
How cute!
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