The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is a folivore, an animal which feeds primarily, but not exclusively, on the Genus Eucalyptus. Throughout their range in eastern Australia, koalas use a wide variety of eucalypt species. Only a few species of eucalypt will be preferentially used by koalas. Such species, where they occur, are vitally important to the distribution, abundance and well being of koala populations. 

A variety of other trees, including many non-eucalypts, are also used by koalas for feeding and shelter, or other behavioural purposes.

The general public appear to remain unaware of the plight of the koala in South East Queensland in spite of the media attention it receives.

KAI generates awareness utilising a range of media options, public demonstrations and by attending community/environmental events.

We regularly submit articles into newspapers and have been filmed on local and international current affairs programs.

There are a lot of myths in relation to koalas and their activities. This gallery separates the truth from the fiction.

From their history, species types, home ranges, food sources, physiology and other variants. Koalas are one of the worlds most unique animal icons and is considered to be a 'flagship species' in Australia.

Get to know more about one of natures animal wonders.

The glossary on this website is an information archive defining words, terms, and phrases with their meanings in relation to the Australia marsupial, the koala, as well as general environmental, flora and fauna terminology.

Through out this website, we have underlined terms that require a better understanding. Please click on any of the underlined words to be directed to their glossary definition.

We have acknowledged all source origins of defined words at the bottom of every description.