⁉️ Did You Know: Koalas Have a Special Diet That Includes Poisonous Leaves 🐨 🌿 Koalas are folivore specialists, feeding mainly on Eucalyptus leaves, and occasional leaves of other plant species. The koala’s digestive system is particularly good at tolerating its toxic eucalyptus diet, which, even in small amounts, can often be poisonous and fatal to most animals when ingested. Special liver enzymes and symbiotic gut bacteria help to break down poisonous compounds, thus allowing koalas to survi

Sleeping is the best way for koalas to conserve energy—a good excuse for the next time you need a nap. | National Geographic

Did you know that koala’s sleep for long hours of the day because eucalyptus leaves, the food that makes up most of their diet, are toxic? Their digestive system has to work extra hard to break down the toxins while only extracting limited nutrients and energy for them. Discover more about this iconic Australian animal in Wild Down Under, all weekend long on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK