Although it looks cuddly, a Koala is not at all friendly to humans and is rather a loner even with members of its own species.
Koalas live alone in neighboring territories, but during the summer breeding season (October to February in the southern hemisphere), an adult male will mate with any receptive females whose territories overlap his own. Meanwhile, he chases off other males who enter his territory, and warns others to keep away by making a repeated harsh roaring call. Other adult males respond with the same roars, and the mating season can be a noisy time.
The female usually stays silent, although she will produce a wailing cry of distress if a male attempts to mate with her when she is not ready. Young males, too, will give a similar distress call when threatened by adult males.
When born, the Koala is about the size of a grape. A young koala is dependent on its mother for about five months after leaving the pouch. After that it takes up the normal independent lifestyle of a young adult.
Koalas live alone in neighboring territories, but during the summer breeding season (October to February in the southern hemisphere), an adult male will mate with any receptive females whose territories overlap his own. Meanwhile, he chases off other males who enter his territory, and warns others to keep away by making a repeated harsh roaring call. Other adult males respond with the same roars, and the mating season can be a noisy time.
The female usually stays silent, although she will produce a wailing cry of distress if a male attempts to mate with her when she is not ready. Young males, too, will give a similar distress call when threatened by adult males.
When born, the Koala is about the size of a grape. A young koala is dependent on its mother for about five months after leaving the pouch. After that it takes up the normal independent lifestyle of a young adult.
