![]() Koalas prefer to stay on these trees on a hot day even if they do not have the tastiest leaves. The temperature of the trunks of certain trees is up to 9 degrees Celsius lower than the air temperature. Unlike humans who sweat and other animals, which either pant or lick their fur to stay cool, koalas reduce their body heat by hugging a tree. Koalas have a peculiar way of cooling themselves. Koalas, however, have to sleep long hours because eucalyptus leaves do not produce much energy and also because the digestive process takes a long time. This is because they have certain bacteria in their digestive tract that can detoxify the poison in the leaves. Eucalyptus leaves are poisonous, but koalas do not get poisoned. Koalas do not drink often, they get most of their water from the eucalyptus leaves they eat. They live in trees and are rarely found on the ground. Scientists do not know why the koala has them, but their best guess is that it helps the koala choose leaves to eat. Finger prints are rare among mammals that climb trees. Finger print experts have had difficulty in being able to tell if the prints are from a human or koala. ![]() Koalas also have finger prints which look the same as human finger prints. They have sharp claws which help them to climb. Koalas have brownish-grey or silver-grey fur, and a big pink, dark red or/and black nose. However, it is not a bear, it is quite a different type of animal. Koalas are often called koala bears, because a koala looks like a small bear or teddy bear. They are the only living species in the family Phascolarctidae. It lives in the eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia. A sleeping Koala in a zoo.Ī Koala ( Phascolarctos cinereus) is a plant-eating marsupial. All medium and large kits are printed on A3+ paper (33 x 48.5cm) and are sent rolled to protect them in transit.A Koala eating leaves. Large - 3 to 7 years - feet 16 to 19cm - UK size 9.5-12.5 - EU size 27.5-31Īll small and extra small kits are printed on A4 paper (21 x 30cm) and are sent flat.Extra small - newborn - feet up to 8.5cm.Please note that the sizes are provided as a rough guide: taking your baby's footprints is not an exact science! In addition, you can choose to add an extra pair of prints (giving you four in total) or even a magnetic oak picture hanger so you can hang your/their masterpiece right away! The kit comes with two koala prints as standard, so you'll have one to keep and one to give away! It gives you detailed instructions on how best to add your footprints, and includes a baby-safe inkpad so you have everything you need to get started. It's available in sizes from newborn to 7yrs old, so is perfect for new babies or older children - just choose the appropriate size for your child's feet, and let us know if you want us to personalise with their name (and optional date of birth) under the drawing. 'P rints were absolutely stunning and so easy to do' - LauraĬapture memories of those little toes with this beautiful koala footprint kit! A firm, fuzzy favourite, this footprint kit comes with two personalised prints ready for you to add your baby or child's footprints and make memories to last a lifetime.
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