The koala is an iconic marsupial native to Australia, and was originally thought to be related to bears.

Standing around 3 feet high, the modern koala is roughly 25 pounds of claws and teeth, tufty ears and fluffy white marsupial tummy. You could give one a hug — experts suggest that they prefer it if ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cute, fluffy, and full of surprises: There's more to the seemingly harmless appearance of koalas than many might think. Photo: ...

It's a cold, drizzly night in a forest west of Melbourne. I'm sitting on a damp log, clutching a thermos of lukewarm tea and watching a koala snooze on a branch above me. Suddenly, it lifts its head.

They’re cute, they’re cuddly and they’re vicious. Koala bears might not be known for their attacks, but their sharp claws and strong teeth show that the only thing soft about this marsupial is its fur ...

At a glance, koalas and sloths seem oddly alike. Both spend much of their lives in trees, move at an unhurried pace and sleep ...