- 1. Koalas are marsupials native to Australia known for their fluffy ears, round faces, and iconic gray fur. They are herbivores that primarily feed on eucalyptus leaves, which make up almost their entire diet. Koalas are famously known for their sleepy and relaxed demeanor, as they can sleep up to 20 hours a day. Although they may appear cuddly and docile, koalas are actually quite solitary animals and can be aggressive if they feel threatened. Conservation efforts are important in protecting the koala population due to habitat loss, disease, and climate change posing significant threats to their survival.
What type of animal is a koala?
A) Rodent
B) Primate
C) Marsupial
D) Reptile
- 2. Where are koalas native to?
A) South America
B) Australia
C) Asia
D) Africa
- 3. What do koalas primarily eat?
A) Eucalyptus leaves
B) Meat
C) Grass
D) Berries
- 4. What is a baby koala called?
A) Joey
B) Cub
C) Calf
D) Fawn
- 5. How many thumbs do koalas have on each front paw?
A) None
B) Three
C) Two
D) One
- 6. What is the scientific name for koalas?
A) Ailuropoda melanoleuca
B) Koalus marsupialis
C) Eucalyptus koala
D) Phascolarctos cinereus
- 7. How many species of koalas are there?
A) Three
B) Two
C) One
D) Four
- 8. What is the conservation status of koalas?
A) Least concern
B) Endangered
C) Vulnerable
D) Near threatened
- 9. How do koalas react to extreme heat?
A) They dive into water
B) They burrow underground
C) They seek shade and pant to cool down
D) They hibernate
- 10. What do the fingerprints on koala paws resemble?
A) Bear paw prints
B) Bird footprints
C) Lizard scales
D) Human fingerprints
- 11. What are baby koalas called?
A) Calves
B) Joeys
C) Kittens
D) Cubs
- 12. How many hours per day do koalas sleep on average?
A) 12-14 hours
B) 6-8 hours
C) 2-4 hours
D) 18-22 hours
- 13. What is the gestation period of a koala?
A) 35 days
B) 6 months
C) 45 days
D) 1 year
- 14. Which of the following senses is poorly developed in koalas?
A) Smell
B) Hearing
C) Touch
D) Sight
- 15. What is the top threat to wild koala populations?
A) Climate change
B) Predators
C) Habitat loss
D) Poaching
- 16. What is the typical social structure of koalas?
A) Colonial
B) Pair-bonded
C) Territorial
D) Solitary
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