On some occasions and according to many observations, Koalas have been spotted on other leaves for fulfilling their food requirements. Undoubtedly the Eucalyptus is considered as the core food of the Koalas. But this can be very rare incidence and it prompts key question that can Koalas survive on other foods? Remember Koalas are one of the very few animals from the herbivores family who enjoy living on almost single food, but their spotting on many different trees for food intake can be a surprised package for the scientists and researchers. The observers believe that as many as 40 trees were found, where the Koalas were spotted eating a different food rather than relying entirely on the Eucalyptus leaves.
The names of such trees' leaves upon which the Koalas were specifically spotted included the trees of Melaleuca, Hakea, Leptospermum, Callitris, Acacia, Allocasuarina, and Banksiaetc. It should also be noted that they were spotted occasionally, but who knows, how many more trees upon which the Koalas have already been feeding. This prompts a requirement of a great degree of study in this regard to confirm this fact that Koalas also rely on other leaves as well rather than the Eucalyptus leaves. The exact numbers of trees upon which the Koalas are still yet to be confirmed by the biologists and researchers until this point, however, with the advancements within the technology such things will be quickly possible to conclude for maximum certainty.
It is also not confirmed that whether Koalas who have been spotted on other trees' leaves also lived on those trees throughout their lives or not. There is a very little evidence about it, but the evidence is there and it is true enough to be considered as well. But the Question can arise is Koala adaptable to any changing ecology typically when it comes to the food? In this case, the evidence which we have got serves as too little to be considered to make a big conclusion out of it. It will almost be equivalent of imagining a mountain while spotting a moth-hill.
However, there can be a lot of reasons behind such switching of the Koalas from their original diet of Eucalyptus leaves to the diet of other trees' leaves. One such reason could be the lack of availability of the Eucalyptus leaves within the surroundings. What is if the trees were burnt down through bush fires? Therefore, the lack of availability could be the reason, which might have prompted the Koalas to switch for other trees.
Finally, from all of these observations, it can also be concluded that it will still be too much early to associate the Eucalyptus leaves as the basic and core food diet for the Koalas. Moreover, it can also prompt different possibilities that Koalas can live on other plantation as well, but a proper investigation might still be required at this stage.
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Koalas and their Dominant Nose
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Core Recognizing Features of Koalas
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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
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Koalas Tooth Decay through its Abrasive Diet
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Koalas - When Occasionally Spotted on other Leaves for their Food
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Koalas & their Advanced Digestive Mechanisms
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Koala's Tooth from Growth till Tooth Decay
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Koalas and their Sense of Smell
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Koalas' Preference for Leaves Having Higher Nitrogen Levels
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Koalas' Per Day Food Consumption
Koalas Food Consumption Depends upon their Body Size
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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
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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
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Playful Behavior of the Young Koala Joeys
Koalas - Mating Season and Mating Months
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