My Research Topic by Siniah Hatcher

Koala

20009587 — 2024-04-29 15:07:35 UTC

20009587 — 2024-05-03 14:45:30 UTC

20009587 — 2024-05-03 14:51:52 UTC

20009587 — 2024-05-03 14:53:25 UTC

Koalas are 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 and South Australia) 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.

20009587 — 2024-05-03 15:05:59 UTC

Koalas have 5 digits on each front paw, two of which are opposed to the others, much like our thumbs are able to be moved differently from the fingers. This helps them to hold firmly, onto the branches and to grip their food. The 2nd and 3rd digits on their hind paws are fused together to form a grooming claw.

20009587 — 2024-05-03 15:06:29 UTC