Koala facts that will change how you think of these cute animals

You won’t look at koalas the same way after this.

Koalas — most people know these animals as cute little creatures that live in Australia and eat eucalyptus leaves. While koalas can be very adorable, with their fuzzy ears and round noses, the species also has some strange, lesser-known qualities. What’s so weird about them? If you’re a hardcore koala fan, you might not want to know. Ignorance is bliss, and in this case, bliss means not knowing weird, unsettling, and gross facts about koalas. But, for those curious enough to learn more, get ready to have your understanding of koalas change forever. Without further ado, here are four strange koala facts.

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How to Help the Animals Affected by Australia’s Wildfires

How to Help the Animals Affected
by Australia’s Wildfires.
Australia has been dealing with some of the
continent’s worst wildfires since September.
The fires have already wiped out 30% of the koala population and are expected to worsen as temperatures rise.
Here are a few ways to help
the animals fleeing the fires.
Donate to WIRES, New South Wales Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc. is actively seeking donations.
Leave water out, If you’re in the area, leaving shallow bowls of water out for fleeing
animals and birds helps.
Contribute to the
World Wildlife Fund, The WWF is preparing to restore homes and care for affected wildlife.
Get involved with a
GoFundMe for koalas, A campaign was started to aid the efforts of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
in rehydrating the koalas and treating their burns

How to Help the Animals Affected
by Australia’s Wildfires.
Australia has been dealing with some of the
continent’s worst wildfires since September.
The fires have already wiped out 30% of the koala population and are expected to worsen as temperatures rise.
Here are a few ways to help
the animals fleeing the fires.
Donate to WIRES, New South Wales Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc. is actively seeking donations.
Leave water out, If you’re in the area, leaving shallow bowls of water out for fleeing
animals and birds helps.
Contribute to the
World Wildlife Fund, The WWF is preparing to restore homes and care for affected wildlife.
Get involved with a
GoFundMe for koalas, A campaign was started to aid the efforts of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
in rehydrating the koalas and treating their burns

How to Help the Animals Affected by Australia’s Wildfires

How to Help the Animals Affected
by Australia’s Wildfires.
Australia has been dealing with some of the
continent’s worst wildfires since September.
The fires have already wiped out 30% of the koala population and are expected to worsen as temperatures rise.
Here are a few ways to help
the animals fleeing the fires.
Donate to WIRES, New South Wales Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc. is actively seeking donations.
Leave water out, If you’re in the area, leaving shallow bowls of water out for fleeing
animals and birds helps.
Contribute to the
World Wildlife Fund, The WWF is preparing to restore homes and care for affected wildlife.
Get involved with a
GoFundMe for koalas, A campaign was started to aid the efforts of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
in rehydrating the koalas and treating their burns

How to Help the Animals Affected
by Australia’s Wildfires.
Australia has been dealing with some of the
continent’s worst wildfires since September.
The fires have already wiped out 30% of the koala population and are expected to worsen as temperatures rise.
Here are a few ways to help
the animals fleeing the fires.
Donate to WIRES, New South Wales Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc. is actively seeking donations.
Leave water out, If you’re in the area, leaving shallow bowls of water out for fleeing
animals and birds helps.
Contribute to the
World Wildlife Fund, The WWF is preparing to restore homes and care for affected wildlife.
Get involved with a
GoFundMe for koalas, A campaign was started to aid the efforts of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
in rehydrating the koalas and treating their burns