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Koala catches a ride on Brisbane bus after dash across busy suburban street • Dec. 15, 2025, 9:48 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Also Known As koala bear • Phascolarctos cinereus

Did You Know?

  • Koalas can sleep for up to 18 hours a day.
  • Koalas can eat one kilogram of eucalyptus leaves per day, approximately the weight of a pineapple.
  • A koala's forepaw has two opposable thumbs, allowing for a better grip on trees.

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