Koala sleeping, Phascolarctos cinereus
The diet of the Koala is predominantly Eucalyptus leaves and as they are difficult to digest and low in nutrition the Koala spends many hours of the day asleep so as to conserve energy They have adapted a vice like grip so they can sleep in the safety of the highest branches
Size: 3467px × 5200px
Location: Unnamed Road, Pentland QLD 4816, Australia
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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