澳大利亚有袋类动物AustralianMarsupials.pptVIP

C. KoalaScientific Name: Phascolaractos cinereus Koalas are often called “bears”, but they are marsupials. Their closest relative is the wombat. They live in Australia where eucalyptus trees are readily available. Koala After birth, the female carries the baby in her pouch for about 6 months. After the baby leaves the pouch, it rides on its mother’s back or clings to her belly until it is about 1 year old. Koala Koalas rarely leave the eucalyptus tree. They have sharp claws and opposable digits to help them stay in the tree. They are nocturnal and sleep about 18 hours a day. Koala Koala Koalas have a special digestive feature: a long gut, which allows them to break down the tough eucalyptus leaves and remain unharmed by the poison found in those leaves. They eat so many leaves that they begin to take on a distinct odor from the oil of the leaves. Koala Koalas are about 2-3 feet long and weigh 10-30 pounds. Their fur protects them from cold weather and rain. They have rough pads on their feet and hands which are used for climbing the trees they live in. Koala Koalas need a lot of space: about 100 trees per animal. This is a problem in Australia as their woodlands are shrinking. Koalas do not drink much water; they get most of their moisture from leaves. They eat about 1-2 pounds of leaves per day. They will even store snacks in cheek pouches. D. WombatScientific Name : Vombatus ursinus Wombats are rare marsupials from dry areas in Australia and Tasmania. It is the largest burrowing mammal. Wombats are solitary and nocturnal. Wombat Their pouch is backwards facing to keep dirt out as it digs. They have 4 incisor teeth that grow their entire life. Wombat They have very short legs, large paws, sharp claws, and a shuffling walk. Wombat Wombats have very unusual, cube-shaped dung. E. BandicootScientific Name :Isoodon obesulus  Bandicoots are pointy-nosed marsupials from Australia and New Guinea. There are 19 different sp