Koalas are marsupials native to Australia. As herbivores, their main diet is eucalyptus leaves. Koalas are known for their slow metabolism, which means that they spend most of their time either sleeping or eating.
While koalas are considered cute and iconic animals, they can have damaging effects on forests. Their preference for eucalyptus leaves can cause significant damage to the trees, leading to defoliation and even tree death. This can disrupt the ecosystem and affect other native animals that rely on these trees for food and shelter.