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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koala
Koala
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Koala
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The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus or inaccurately, koala
bear[a]) is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae, and its closest living relatives
are the wombats.[3] The koala is found in coastal areas of
the mainland's eastern and southern regions, inhabiting Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. It is easily recognisable by its
stout, tailless body; round, fluffy ears; and large, spoon-shaped nose. The
koala has a body length of 60–85 cm (24–33 in) and weighs 4–15 kg (9–33 lb). Pelage colour ranges from silver grey to chocolate brown.
Koalas from the northern populations are typically smaller and lighter in
colour than their counterparts further south. It is possible that these
populations are separate subspecies, but this is
disputed.
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