Koala Bear, Very Nice Plastic Animal Figure, Model, Figure, Figurine, Educational, Animal, Kids, Gift, Toy, 1 3/4 " CWG109 B237

The  koala  or, inaccurately,  koala bear  (Phascolarctos cinereus) 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. 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 and large head with 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).  Fur  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. These populations possibly are separate  subspecies, but this is disputed. Koalas typically inhabit open  Eucalyptus  woodland, as the leaves of these trees make up most of their diet. Because this eucalypt diet has limited nutritional and caloric content, koalas are largely  sedentary  and sleep up to twenty hours a day. They are asocial animals, and  bonding  exists only between mothers and dependent offspring. Adult males  communicate  with loud bellows that intimidate rivals and attract mates. Males mark their presence with secretions from  scent glands  located on their chests. Being marsupials, koalas give birth to underdeveloped young that crawl into their mothers'  pouches, where they stay for the first six to seven months of their lives. These young koalas, known as  joeys, are fully  weaned  around a year old. Koalas have few natural predators and parasites, but are threatened by various  pathogens, such as  Chlamydiaceae  bacteria and the  koala retrovirus. Collectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Each and everyone of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! Our team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive order in perfect condition. From plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion. Our products have been ordered by educational groups, aquariums, zoos, and more. Great customer service is guaranteed when you order from Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we want you to love your toy and have a simple ordering process, we are happy to assist with inquiries!