Think koalas are bears? Think again. Explore their marsupial traits, fascinating adaptations, and why protecting their habitats matters.

Koalas might appear to be all cuddly and sleepy, but these star Australian marsupials are full of interesting surprises. Slightly resembling teddy bears, these marsupials are tree-climbing mammals ...

A 7-month-old koala joey is making her debut at the San Diego Zoo’s Australian Outback exhibit. This year marks a century of koalas living at the zoo. That's because of a donation of two koalas to the ...

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s first baby koala in 15 years will leave the pouch in the coming weeks, and come into the world at a time when its species has been under threat of endangerment.

Often referred to as "koala bears," koalas are actually not bears, but marsupials like kangaroos, opossums and wombats. And their itty-bitty babies are called joeys, born into the world hairless and ...

Known as the “Home of The Crocodile Hunter” – beloved late Australian legend Steve Irwin – Australia Zoo is one of Queensland’s best-known wildlife attractions. Taking over a wildlife park previously ...

(CBS) A 9-month-old koala named Shayne had a rough start in life. The young cub was forced to fend for himself after his mother was hit by a car. Rescuers found the furry little creature alone on the ...

LOS ANGELES (KCAL) — Often referred to as “koala bears,” koalas are actually not bears, but marsupials like kangaroos, opossums and wombats. And their itty-bitty babies are called joeys, born into the ...