Simplistically speaking no other animal has that much hardest of life, as that of the Koalas. They have to go through a toughest and hardest of lifecycle and a severe habitat throughout their lives. This makes them highly amazing creatures and yet people are always surprised to analyze their ability to survive among the conditions they live. Other animals might have other problems, but Koalas have to fight for their basic necessities throughout their life and that is their food. Whereas; for other animals food is almost readily available, they just have to select and hide themselves from the fellow predators.
The food of the Koalas (Eucalyptus Leaves) is their survival, but it also shortens the lifecycle of the Koalas as well. The food which the Koalas eat is so much abrasive that it allows Koalas' teeth to become brittle. Once brittle, things start to decay unless they reach the very dead end. At that point a Koala could have to swallow the whole leaves without the chewing option but that becomes further dangerous as well. The obvious result of such a component will always end up with animal being starved to death eventually. Starving is common factor among the elderly Koalas and this is how their life ends in the end. Doesn't this ending proves out to be toughest and hardest one for an animal?
Secondly, these Eucalyptus leaves are highly poisonous in nature. A chemical named as Cyanide which is always enough in small quantities to immediately end a human life is part of day-to-day life of the Koalas. Moreover, the food of the Koalas has very little energy levels. Usually they are so little, that they can only maintain and fulfill the requirements of their key organs of the body. This is the core reason that they sleep most time of the day to lose any unnecessary energy and maintain their energy levels. Wouldn't that be tough for an animal to live this way? We do remember human rights activists claiming it as a torture on animal who are being treated this way. In this case the nature is offering a similar treatment to Koalas.
Since Koalas have little energy levels, it also means that animal lacks power. And in the nature, the rule of thumb stands that “Only the Fittest One can survive”. Is Koala fit enough in this regard? Does it has enough energy? The answer is to a certain extent Koalas are defenseless mammals. They have very little power of attacking and defense. This gives opportunity to their predators such as Dingoes, Eagles and Hawks etc. Yet still Koala has maintained its existence not even today but for millions of years which has been highly phenomenal for the Koalas.
Marsupials vs. Placental Mammals
Koalas are most popular animals in Australia
Koalas are more popular as compared to Kangaroos
Koalas and their Dominant Nose
Button Shaped Fascinating Eyes of the Koalas
Core Recognizing Features of Koalas
Koalas are the largest tree climbing Mammals in Australia - Koalas as Arboreal
Sizes of Koalas from Queensland, Australia
Sizes of Koalas from Australia's Victorian Origin
Difference between Queensland and Victorian Koalas
Average Weights of Male Koalas
Weighing Male vs Female Koalas
Male Koalas have Loudest of voice among all Australian Mammals
Origin of Koalas & their Evolution
Koalas Population Increased at the end of 20th century
Historical Evolution of the Koalas - A Physical Perspective
Koalas and their Aboriginal and Native Names
It Took 10 years for Aboriginal Australians to Spot and Recognize Koalas
Koalas Live Hardest and Toughest Lives Among all animals
Koalas Tooth Decay through its Abrasive Diet
Koalas Diet is Fully Poisonous and Toxic
Koalas' Food Eucalyptus has Lower Nutrition
Koalas have Lower Energy Levels
Koalas - When Occasionally Spotted on other Leaves for their Food
Why Koalas drink little or no Water?
Koalas & their Advanced Digestive Mechanisms
Why Koalas Sleep more than 20 Hours a Day?
Koalas Lack Energy and Strength
Koala's Tooth from Growth till Tooth Decay
Young Koalas are Better Chewers as Compared to Mature and Elderly Koalas
Why Most Koalas Die of Starvation?
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Strokes among Koalas
Do Koalas lack Intellectual Abilities?
Koalas and their Sense of Smell
Koalas Love Fresh Eucalyptus Leaves as their Food
Koalas' Eucalyptus Leaves' Preferences during summers and Winters
Koalas' Preference for Leaves Having Higher Nitrogen Levels
Koalas Prefer Big Eucalyptus Trees and Love to Stay at Trees' tops.
Koalas Prefer to Live in Areas that have Good Soil and Fertile Lands
Koalas' Per Day Food Consumption
Koalas Food Consumption Depends upon their Body Size
Lactating Female Koalas Consume More Food as Compared to the Normal Female Koalas
Koalas Consume More Food during Winters as Compared to Summers
Female Koalas are very Selective Regarding their Leaf Selection and Food Consumption.
A Baby Koala Joey Lives in her Mother's Pouch for 8 to 9 Months
Gestation Period within Female Koalas
Breeding Behaviors of the Female Koalas
The Size of the Baby Koala Joey at the time of its Birth
Weight of the Baby Koala Joey at the Time of its Birth
At Birth the Baby Koala Joey Travels from Cloaca into their Mother's Pouch
Newborn Koala Joeys have Well-Established Sense of Smell
Koala Joey keeps his Head Inside its Mother's Pouch for 6 Months
Complete Shape and Body Development of the Koala Joey
Pap - The first solid food of the Koala Joeys
When Does Tooth Emerge for Baby Koala Joey?
Aggressive Behavior of Mother Koalas towards their Joeys
Queensland Offers Less Nutritional Values for Koalas
How long does Koalas live? Age of the Koala
Female Koalas Live More than Male Koalas
What is the Average Age of the Male Koala?
Average Ages of the Female Koalas
For How Long a Female Koala can Give Birth to the Koala Joeys?
How many times female Koalas give birth?
Koalas and Australia's Bushfire
Koalas' fur quickly gets rid of rain water
Koalas Resting and Sleeping Postures and Positions during the Hot Summer Seasons
Winter Season and Sleeping Postures of Koalas
Koalas' Urination during Summer and Winter Seasons
Koalas and their Specialized Claws
How does a Koala regulate its Body Temperature?
Food Consumption and Feeding Timings of the Koalas
Koalas Always Prefer Eucalyptus Leaves from the Tree top
How does a Koala Grooms itself?
Koalas' Territories and ranges within Australia's Victorian Areas
Koalas' Territories and Ranges within Australia's Queensland Areas
Behavior of the Alpha Dominant Male Koala
Aggressiveness of Female Koalas
Scent Marking Behavior of the Male Koalas
Mating Strategy of the Male Koalas
Fights and Territorial Encounters of Male Koalas
Sounds and Vocalizations of Male Koalas
Sounds and Vocalization of the Female Koalas
Koalas and their Facial Expressions
Breeding Ages of the Male and Female Koalas
Factors Influencing the Success of Koalas' Fertility Rates
Behavior of the young and adolescent Koala Joey
When Does a Mother Koala Says Goodbye and Leaves the Young Koala Joey?
Playful Behavior of the Young Koala Joeys
Koalas - Mating Season and Mating Months
Koala Informationen, Bilder, Neuigkeit, und Erforschung
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