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The koala is a furry animal 60–85 cm in length and weighs 4–15 kg. Its fur is usually grey-brown with white fur on the chest, inner arms, ears and bottom. The female koala is about 50% smaller than the male. The male animal also has a more curved nose than the female.

Koalas fur ranges in colour from grey to brown. They have large oval-shaped furry ears, small forward-facing eyes, big noses, and no tails. The fur on their chests is usually white or yellowish-grey. Male koalas also have a moist, dark, hairless patch on the middle of their chests with a scent producing gland. They rub the scent from this gland on tree trunks to mark their territories.

The koala has long arms and legs with very sharp claws, which it uses to cling onto trees and branches. Just like human fingerprints are unique, each koala's fingerprint is unique and different from every other koala.

The koala has a tiny brain. It occupies only 40% of its cranial cavity and makes up only 0.2% of its body weight (compared to a human’s 1.6%). Scientists believe that the kola’s brain has actually shrunk over evolutionary time due to its low energy diet and safe and sedentary lifestyle.

In keeping with its energy conservation lifestyle, the koala moves slowly, feeds mainly at night, and sleeps between 18 to 22 hours each day. When on the ground, it has a slow, awkward walk but can gallop for the safety of the nearest tree if frightened. Kolas have a lifespan of 10-15 years.

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