The Koala Appearance The Koala reaches a length of 60 to 85 cm (24 to 33 in) and has a life span of about 15-20 years. It has a large, round head with furry ears. It has a big round body covered with thick grey fur. The animal has a vestigial tail and has short legs while its feet are large. Each foot has five toes, two of which are opposable to the other three. Each toe bears a strong claw. Habitat Koalas are found in eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia Breeding The female bears one young at a time. The young koala is then kept in the marsupial pouch for about six months, after which time the female carries it upon her back until it is half grown. Food The animals frequent high eucalyptus trees, feeding on the leaves and flowers of certain species of eucalyptus, as well as on mistletoe and box leaves. The animal is lethargic and often remains in the same tree for days. Interesting Facts Female koalas are known to sleep all day and then come out to feed at night while The males feed during the day that is why they are considered more active than the females. Koalas sleep curled up on the limbs of trees, firmly grasping the limbs with their feet. The animal does not relax its hold even when it is mortally wounded by gunfire.Koalas were formerly killed for their soft, thick fur. Law in Australia now protects them. They are so inactive compared to other mammals that they will not run off, even when kept in unfenced eucalyptus regions, as they are in several Australian parks.  What do you Think?