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Gum Trees 26 January 2007It is common knowledge that koalas not
only feed on eucalyptus (gum) leaves, but also spend most of
their lives high up in the branches of these beautiful trees.
Koalas are unique in the fact that they don’t make a nest to
sleep in and their only protection from the elements is the
leaves surrounding them. A lot of animals share koala habitat,
such as possums, who make nests in the tree hollows, and wombats
who burrow into the ground or under logs, all to avoid rain and
cold weather. Koalas are fortunate enough to have a very dense,
layered fur which repels rain and keeps them dry. All of the
koala enclosures around the Zoo have protected areas where they
can avoid the rain if they choose to. Even so, they often sleep
out in the rain, unconcerned by the chilly deluge. Our Amazing
Koalas Koalas vary in size and colour depending on where they
live in Australia. Koa