Koala Eat Gum Leaves

Koala Eat Gum Leaves. Koala Eucalyptus Tree Eating Gum Leaf Stock Photo 13328779 Shutterstock An adult koala eats between 200 to 500 grams of leaves each day Koalas can only live in areas where their favorite trees are growing.

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They like juicy leaves that are nitrogen rich and eat up to 500 grams a day on average. Interesting fact: Of the 600-700 gum tree varieties, only around 20 are preferred by koalas (including Blue gum, Gray gum, River Red Gum and Swamp gum) so they are finicky eaters

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Occasionally they will eat the leaves from some other native Australian trees, and they also use certain trees just for resting in An adult koala typically consumes about 1-2 kilograms (approximately 2-4 pounds) of eucalyptus leaves each day. Eucalyptus leaves are rich in fiber but poor in protein, which means koalas must eat a significant amount to meet their nutritional requirements

Koala eating a gum leaf Stock Photo Alamy. They are found in various parts of Australia, with different populations preferentially eating leaves from different species of gum trees They have also been observed eating bottle brush and wattle when flowering

Koala eating a gum leaf Stock Photo Alamy. Adult koalas consume a remarkable amount of leaves each day, between 200 to 500 grams. The unique caecum in their intestine, along with millions of micro-organisms, helps break down the gum leaves and make them easier to absorb