koala
The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an iconic species of marsupial native to western Australia. They have a characteristic stout, tailless body, fluffy ears, and spoon-shaped nose pad. Their diet consists chiefly of eucalyptus leaves. They are classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Koalas have been hunted by Aborigines and featured in Aborigine art for millenia, but were heavily…
