: 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 alsokoala bear
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Reynolds also introduces viewers to a koala that feeds its baby poop.—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 June 2025 This almond milk has our hearts—and not just because the mascot (a koala with cow-style spots!) is freakin’ adorable.—Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 June 2025 Moments later, a koala is seen sitting quietly on the floor in front of open bedside drawers.—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Sydney The White Lotus would do well on the large island of mullets and koalas and things that want to kill you.—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for koala
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Dharuk (Australian aboriginal language of the Port Jackson area) gula, gulawanʸ
: 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
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