Author(s): John Lesley

Children's Reference

The cute and cuddly koala sleeps all day eats a very limited diet and is facing threats from many sources. Find out all about their way of life and the special adaptations that make gum tree forests their only habitat. Australia's Remarkable Wildlife Series Australia has been an island continent surrounded by oceans for millions of years. During this long long time its animals have evolved into species that are unique and precious. Covered with feathers fur spikes or scales Australia's wild creatures can be beautiful frightening and even dangerous. Find out about Australia's remarkable wildlife in this series then look at them in a whole new way.