Kangaroo and Koalas

The Europeans are known to have called them the koala bears, they thought that koalas looked like bears and in fact that they were bears so they called them 'koala bears'.

Top 10 facts about Koalas
1. Koalas carry their young in a pouch which means that they are MARSUPIALS
2. Koalas have two thumbs on their front paws
3. Koalas are mostly NOCTURNAL animals. They sleep during the day, and move around and feed at night.
4. Koalas' fur is different in different parts of Australia.
5. The male koala has a dark scent gland in the center of his chest. He rubs this on the tree in order to mark his territory.
6. Koalas also communicate with each other by making a noise like a snore and then a belch, known as a "bellow".
7. Koalas on mainland Australia produce on average, one young every two years.
8. Koala babies are known as 'joeys'.
9. When koalas are born, they are only 2 centimeters long, which is about as big as a jellybean!
10. At birth, koala joeys have no fur and their eyes and ears are still closed.

Stuffed Koala Toy with Australia Flag
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Super soft and cute koala plush toy!
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Name: Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
Primary Classification: Marsupialia (Marsupials)
Location: Eastern Australia.
Habitat: Eucalyptus forest.
Diet: Eucalyptus leaves, almost exclusively.
Size: Up to 2.5 ft in length and 33 lbs in weight.
Description: Gray or light brown in color. White chest. Round head. Fluffy ears. Small, yellow or orange eyes. Large nose. Soft, thick, wool-like fur. Large paws with strong claws; two opposable toes on the forepaws.
Conservation Status: Lower Risk (Near Threatened)
Major Threat: Habitat loss due to deforestation.

Interesting Facts about Kangaroo

The Australian red kangaroo is the world's largest marsupial.
Marsupials are mammals in which the female usually has a pouch.

There are more kangaroos in Australia than humans.
This is mostly due to the clearing of bush lands for pasture and increased availability of surface water since European settlement.

There are 45 species of kangaroos and wallabies in Australia

The red kangaroo can grow to 6.5 feet tall and weigh as much as 200 lbs

They can travel at speeds of up to 44 mph over short distances

A male kangaroo is called a boomer
A female kangaroo is called a flyer
A baby kangaroo is called a joey

Stuffed Kangaroo Plush Toy
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This Stuffed Kangaroo Plush Toy is a great gift for any kangaroo loving children who are visiting, living or learning about Australia!
Product Description
Super soft and cute Kangaroo plush toy!
Designed in Australia and handcrafted under strict Australian supervision.
All new materials were used with finished product safety tested.
Color of ribbon may vary Between Blue, Red and Green.

Australian Kangaroo and Koala travel backpack
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Premium quality travel backpacks for kids and adults of all ages!
This product has been designed in Australia and handcrafted under strict Australian supervision.
All new materials were used with finished product safety tested.
With adjustable belts
Approx Size is 30 cm height and 25 cm width

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Kangaroo and Koala Keyrings
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This Kangaroo and Koala Cell Keyrings adds Australian bling to your keyrings!
Product Description

Comes in 4 assorted colors (Yellow, Blue, Red and Green)
Each koala and kangaroo is wearing an different color t-shirt with 'I love Australia' printed on it.
Can be used to clip on book table, desk and many places!
You will have koalas everywhere around you!