- koala by Gabrielle Richardson
Arboreal marsupial, or pouched mammal, Phascolarctos cinereus, native to Australia. Although it is sometimes called koala bear, or Australian bear, and is somewhat bearlike in appearance, it is not related to true bears. Once abundant, it is now found in much-reduced numbers in Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales. It has thick ...
- kangaroo bear by WordNet
nounSluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark.synonyms: koala, koala bear, native bear, Phascolarctos cinereus
- native bear by WordNet
nounSluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark.synonyms: koala, koala bear, kangaroo bear, Phascolarctos cinereus
- koala bear by WordNet
nounSluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark.synonyms: koala, kangaroo bear, native bear, Phascolarctos cinereus
- koala by Naomi Morales
Tree-dwelling marsupial (Phascolarctos cinereus) of coastal eastern Australia. About 24–33 in. (61–85 cm) long and tailless, the koala has a stout, pale gray or yellowish body; broad face; big, round, leathery nose; small, yellow eyes; and fluffy ears. Its feet have strong claws and some opposable digits. The koala feeds only on eucalyptus leaves. The ...