The word koala means “No Water” and koalas are called koalas because of the simplest fact that they do not bother to drink water throughout their lives. Almost all dictionaries fail to explain the real background meaning of the word koala but rather they explain the word koala as the animal koala i.e., the marsupial mammal having the greyish brown fur and the largest arboreal belonging to the Australian continent.
The word Koala means “No Water”. The Word koala has emerged from the aboriginal and native languages of Australia. The aboriginals also named koalas on the basis of the fact that the animal doesn't drink water.
The word koala has emerged from the Australian aboriginal languages. Interestingly; the aboriginal and native people of Australia were the first ones to discover koalas and on the basis of the koalas' habitat which rarely involves water, the aboriginals named this animal such a name which either meant no water, lacking in water or not requiring water etc.
As mentioned earlier; the word koala has emerged from the native Australian languages and it only became part of the English language after the arrival of the European settlers at the Australian continent. According to the encyclopedia, the word koala became part of the English dictionary in 19th century.
The word koala became part of the English dictionary during the 19th century. Initially; the word koala was termed as koola within the dictionaries but later it was modified as koala.
Initially; the word koola was used in dictionary for koalas during the first decade of the 19th century. The word koola for koalas was also derived from the aboriginal languages of Australia which also meant �no water or lacking in water�. Later in the modern English the word was modified from koola to koala by the zoologists and botanists.
Historically; the aboriginal and native Australian inhabitants have also reserved various names for koalas. Surprisingly; more than half a dozen names for koalas have been found within the aboriginal Australian languages. All of these names for koalas also meant “No Water”, “Lacking Water”, “Without Wine” or “Without Water” etc.
The aboriginal and native Australian languages have more than half a dozen names for koalas. All of these names meant no water or lacking in water.
These aboriginal and native names of koalas include Kaola, Koalo, Koolewang, Koobor, Colah, Coola and Cullawine etc. The diversity of the koala names within the aboriginal languages of Australia truly indicates that koalas were a lot popular among the native inhabitants of Australia. On the other hand; the European settlers became interested in koalas almost 10 years later after their arrival in Australia.
But is it really true that koalas do not drink water at all and they have never been witnessed drinking water near the waterholes in the wild? The answer is yes! The name of koala very much sums up its reputation because you may never see a real koala drinking water at the waterholes.
Koalas have never been witnessed drinking water in the wild and their name which means “no water” lives up to the reputation.
There is no wildlife documentary or footage which shows a koala drinking water in the normal circumstances. On the other hand; the Eucalyptus leaves which are considered as the sole diet of koalas contain 55% of water compounds. Koalas fulfill all their water requirements by consuming the Eucalyptus leaves.
However; on rare occasions you may also see koalas near the water fountains in Australia to drink water. These moments only occur during the times of bushfires, droughts or habitat loss. Bushfires are very common in Australia and they are threatening the existence of koalas across Australia. Most of the koalas die in bushfires, however; some of them which survive usually move to the urban areas, where they can be spotted drinking water from fountains because of severe thirst and possible dehydration.
Recently; some videos have emerged, where koalas can be seen drinking water from the fountains to quench their thirst. Such rare events may happen accidentally during the Australian bushfires.
Apart from these incidents; you may never witness any koala near waterholes or fountains etc. It is assumed that aboriginal Australian would have known and named koalas for not drinking water because they failed to ambush them near the waterholes.
Lastly; koalas are perhaps one of the very few animal species whose name is related with water. Other animals whose names are related with water or aqua include Sea Horses, Sea Urchins and Water Bears etc. (and there might be many more).
Koalas are the only animals whose name negates water (based upon their wildlife) and amongst very few animals whose name is aqua related.
But none of their names negate drinking water as part of their lifestyle. Therefore; koalas are the only animal within the animal kingdom whose name negates water and also one of the very few animals whose names are based upon their factual lifestyle for not drinking water at all.
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Koalas and their Dominant Nose
Button Shaped Fascinating Eyes of the Koalas
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
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.
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Koalas' Per Day Food Consumption
Koalas Food Consumption Depends upon their Body Size
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Koalas Consume More Food during Winters as Compared to Summers
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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
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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