1. DOUBLE THUMBS UP
Koalas, as it turns out are “all fingers and thumbs” – with two opposable thumbs on each front paw for climbing, holding onto trees and gripping food, while the second and third digits on their hind paws are fused together to form a grooming claw. Imagine the multitasking you could get done with those extra digits!
2. DEATH FROM ABOVE
There has been increased speculation about a possible second species of koala in Queensland. Upon investigation it was discovered to be a case of mistaken identity, between the koala and its distant cousin the drop bear.
As most locals are aware, koalas vary slightly in fur colour and size depending on the climate they inhabit, while drop bears are much larger, carnivorous bears with orange fur.
3. KOALITY SNOOZER
The koala is considered an Aussie icon for many reasons, but the most likely reason is its ability to enjoy an 18-22 hour kip after a marginally nutritious meal to preserve energy for more important activities like watching sport.
4. CRIME SCENE CULPRIT
They may appear cute and cuddly but underneath all that fluff koalas are really miscreant marsupials. With their unique human-like fingerprints, they have been the suspected culprits of many unsolved breaking and entering cases. Initial investigations have led police to arrest some suspects, with most being released on warnings.
6. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
With a choice buffet of 600+ available species of eucalyptus trees, you’d think koalas would have no trouble keeping a good variety in their diet, but most seem to have a strong preference for only 50 species of gum leaves – talk about fussy eaters!
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