noun
- plural of koala; small gray marsupials native to Australia that live in eucalyptus trees
Examples
- Koalas spend most of their time sleeping in eucalyptus trees.
- The zoo’s koalas are fed fresh eucalyptus leaves daily.
- Australian koalas are threatened by habitat loss.
- Tourists love watching the koalas at the wildlife sanctuary.
- Baby koalas stay in their mother’s pouch for several months.
- Koalas have strong claws for gripping tree branches.