Among the various unique animals found in the world, koala is a very special one. Koala is a very sweet and innocent type of animal. This herbivorous animal is mostly found in the forests of the coastal regions of Australia. The unique herbivore belongs to the marsupial family of Phascolarctidae. The scientific name of this beautiful creature is Phascolarctos cinereus. There are various species of animals in this family. However, Koala is the thickest animal in this huge family.

Adelaide and the Cape York Peninsula are especially known for Koalas. Koalas are attracted to the regions, which are characterized with heavy rainfalls. However, the western region of Australia has poor stock of these beautiful animals. The word "koala" literally means "no water". This marsupial mammal is very much loved in the entire Australia and it is more popular as a "bear", though in fact it is not a bear.

Rather Koala is a distant relative of the Wombat. Both of these animals have been in existence on the planet for the last 15 million years. The features of a koala include a big head; ears covered with white hairs, a nose and fours legs. The whole body is covered with fur. The animals are light enough and they weigh almost 14 kilograms. The main food for these Koalas is the eucalyptus leaves and they also eat wooden stems of some other trees. They are family oriented. One male Koala houses the other family members.