Koala
(noun)
A marsupial mammal native to eastern and southern Australia, known for its thick fur and its diet of eucalyptus leaves.
Origin:
From the word "gula" which is the word used by the dharug people, indigenous australians of the area where the animal is found, to name the animal.
Examples:
- He saw a koala sleeping in the eucalyptus tree.
- Koalas are known for their sleepy and relaxed behaviour.
- The koala's diet mostly consists of eucalyptus leaves.
- Koalas are marsupials and carry their young in a pouch.
- Koalas have thick fur to keep them warm in the wild.