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How Much Do Koalas Sleep?

Updated: May 17, 2024
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Koalas sleep at least 18 hours and up to 22 hours each day due to their slow metabolism and to conserve energy. Their diet takes a lot of energy to digest and consists of eucalyptus leaves that are high in toxins and low in nutrition.

More about koalas:

  • It is illegal to have a koala as a pet anywhere in the world.
  • The official name for a baby koala is a “joey”.
  • Koalas smell like eucalyptus which acts as a natural insect repellent.
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By ujjalgoraya — On Sep 24, 2013

About time they switch their diet!

By anon349233 — On Sep 24, 2013

If eucalyptus leaves are toxic, why don't they get sick?

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