Koala

The Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) digestive system and how they have adapted Tannin in their diet. 17201576 Tannins are a rich secondary metabolite (Barbehenn, R., & Constabel, C. 2011) that is found in a variety of plants including ferns, monocotyledons and dicotyledons which bind to proteins to form a compound known as tannin protein complex (T-PC). (R. Osawa et al, 1995). This protein complex is not easily broken down by enzymes in the mammalian digestive track. For a native species such as the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), being an herbivore, they have a selective diet consisting entirely of Eucalyptus foliage. Eucalyptus leaves have a low source of available protein and carbohydrates (C.J. Barker et al, 2013) but contain high levels…

William Atkins The Koala The koala bear is a marsupial .it length runs about 33 inches long. It has a fuzzy coat of fur, huge ears, and it doesn't really have a tail. they are known for their small yellow, beady eyes. In most species the females weigh more than the male but not koalas The females weigh between 13.2 and 24.2 lbs., while the male weigh between 17.6 and 30.8 lbs. The koala thick fur is used to help keep it cool and but also warm. Their fur also acts like a rain repellent . The…

The koala (Binomial name: Phascolarctos cinereus) has been referred to as one of the world’s most iconic animal species by the World Wildlife Federation. A koala is a bear like herbivorous mammal that’s in the marsupial category. The name koala is the Aboriginal term for ‘no drink’ as this refers to their diet consisting of eucalypt leaves and little water. Koalas are very sedentary animals only moving if they need to eat and escape. Koalas have spooned shape noses, big fluffy heads, and a body…

Koala Facts Have you ever wondered what koala eats, or how they live? Or even anything else. Well a lot of people have. They wonder where they live and how they communicate. Well if you are like me then you have also wondered this. If you continue reading I can tell you a lot about Koalas. The Koala natural home is in Australia. There are many koala sanctuaries in Australia. There are also a small amount of koalas in America for zoos. There is about 80,000-43,000 koalas left in the…

The Koala, most commonly called the Koala Bear, is actually not a bear, but a Marsupial. A Marsupial is an animal that gives birth to is joey while they are still in the embryonic stage, the joey crawls into the mother’s pouch and is raised there, very much the same way as the Kangaroo (Grzimek, 1967). The Koala is an Herbivore, living mainly on the Eucalyptus plant. The consume on the average of 2.5 pounds of Eucalyptus leaves daily and do not require additional water as they receive…

The scientific name of a koala bear is Phascolarctos cinereus. A koala bear is a mammal and it is also a herbivore. In the wild, a koala bear can live up to 20 years in age. Size: 23.5 to 33.5 in (60 to 85 cm). Weight: 20 lbs ( 9 kg). Size relative to a 6ft (2-m) man. Koalas live in the eastern Australia, where the eucalyptus trees they love are most plentiful. In fact, they rarely leave these trees, and their sharp claws and opposable digits easily keep them aloft. During the day, they doze,…

Koalas are one of the cutest and fluffiest looking animals out there. So why not learn more about them? Koalas, or koala bears are marsupials native to Australia. Koala "bears" aren't actually bears. Since they look like one, "koala bears" became a name more them. They live in many habitats around the area, and usually eat the eucalypts leaves for food. But that's only general information, right? Sometimes it's great to know little details and facts about certain subjects. Who knows when you…

2007). By using this, children are able to get involved in the protection of wildlife. As well as this, currently there is an immediate need to find effective method for promoting environmental education, because it seems the facts of environmental reports alone do not cause people to change their ways (Schonmann, 2011). This project allows for drama to be used as a method for environmental education, and hopefully succeed in it. The first part of he project is the roving around the park…

Australian Red Kangaroo The Animal Kingdom consists of many different types of animals, but a very unique one is the Kangaroo. This animal is known as a marsupial, who happens to carries their offspring, otherwise known as a joey, in a "skin" pouch on the front of their bodies. Using their large powerful legs, kangaroos hop from place to place. These herbivores, depending on the type can live up to 20 years. Kangaroos originate from Australia, however, they can be found virtually any place on…

scenario. This is because the animals are scattered in the wild. It is hard to account for the infected animals. Furthermore, it is even harder to avail treatment to the infected animals. Wildlife is very important to our ecosystem. Besides, they are a tourist attraction. Therefore, wildlife must be protected from extinction. Australia continent is very famous for koalas. Koalas are very popular in Australia continent. In fact, they are the only surviving members of the…