koala

[US]/kəʊ'ɑːlə/
[UK]/ko'ɑlə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia, also known as koala

Phrases & Collocations

koala bear

Example Sentences

The Australian Government gave us a koala bear as a gesture of friendship.

Yellow Gerbera, Limona Rose, Orange Spray Rose, Achillea, Alstroemeria, Koala Fern

The koala is a marsupial native to Australia.

I saw a cute koala at the zoo yesterday.

Koalas primarily eat eucalyptus leaves.

The baby koala clung to its mother's back.

Koalas are known for their slow movements and peaceful demeanor.

I hope to see a wild koala in its natural habitat one day.

The koala's fur is soft and thick.

Koalas spend most of their time sleeping.

The koala population has been declining due to habitat loss.

I would love to cuddle a koala one day.

Real-world Examples

Later on, a policeman escorted the mischievous koala until it climbed a tree.

Source: CCTV Observations

Baby koalas are born approximately 35 days after conception.

Source: IELTS Listening

Yeah, something I could never really understand is why tourists want to cuddle a koala.

Source: American English dialogue

She also said researchers are testing a vaccine that would protect the koalas against chlamydia.

Source: VOA Special May 2018 Collection

You will love our kangaroos and koalas.

Source: Jiangsu Yilin Edition Oxford Primary English (Level 3) Grade 6 Lower Volume

Very like a koala, I wanna cuddle things.

Source: 73 Quick Questions and Answers with Celebrities (Bilingual Selection)

Let's take pictures of the koala first.

Source: People's Education Press PEP Elementary School English Grade 5 Textbook Volume 1

Yeah, and koalas are from Australia.

Source: New Target Junior High School English Grade 7 (Lower)

The fully grown female koala measures about 60 centimetres.

Source: IELTS Listening

Whoa. Isn't that the koala from that video?

Source: We Bare Bears

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