Habitat, behavior, and diet
Koalas live in the eucalyptus forests of southeastern and eastern Australia. When not sleeping, they're usually eating. They rely on the eucalyptus tree for both habitat and food. Koalas can eat more than a pound of eucalyptus leaves a day.
Which country has the most koalas?
Australia's most at-risk populations of koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)— those in Queensland, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory are protected under national environment law.
Where are koalas mostly found in Australia?
Where do Koalas live? Koalas can be found in Eastern Australia – through much of Queensland (from the Atherton Tablelands west of Cairns moving south), NSW, Victoria and a small section of South Australia. A Koala high in the tree canopy at Goonderoo Reserve. Photo John Wybrow.
