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: an Australian arboreal marsupial (Phascolarctos cinereus) that has a broad head, large hairy ears, dense gray fur, and sharp claws and feeds on eucalyptus leaves
called also koala bear
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His love for animals was developed through an affinity for koala bears.
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Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The changes bring a bit of the Australian outback to the zoo for koalas, which are an endangered species.
—Cody Jackson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
On April 16, MGK shared an Instagram carousel from his trip to Australia, which included photos with a koala, a new tattoo honoring his late friend Dingo and various moments on stage.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
In one recent instance, a bus driver in Australia rescued a koala from an outdoor light pole, putting it on his bus before calling a koala rescue charity.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The changes bring a bit of the Australian outback to the zoo for koalas, which are an endangered species.
—Cody Jackson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
On April 16, MGK shared an Instagram carousel from his trip to Australia, which included photos with a koala, a new tattoo honoring his late friend Dingo and various moments on stage.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
In one recent instance, a bus driver in Australia rescued a koala from an outdoor light pole, putting it on his bus before calling a koala rescue charity.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Koala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/koala. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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koala
noun
ko·ala
kō-ˈäl-ə 
kə-ˈwäl-ə
: an Australian tree-dwelling marsupial mammal that has large hairy ears, thick gray fur, sharp claws for climbing, and no tail and feeds on eucalyptus leaves
called also koala bear
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