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What is the name given to a baby koala?
What is the name given to a baby koala?
Joey
A newborn koala is born with fur.
A newborn koala is born with fur.
False
What are the two senses a baby koala uses to find its way to its mother's pouch?
What are the two senses a baby koala uses to find its way to its mother's pouch?
What special substance does the mother koala produce for her joey after it has been in the pouch for six months?
What special substance does the mother koala produce for her joey after it has been in the pouch for six months?
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The bacteria found in pap helps the joey digest eucalyptus leaves.
The bacteria found in pap helps the joey digest eucalyptus leaves.
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At what age does the joey start to eat eucalyptus leaves?
At what age does the joey start to eat eucalyptus leaves?
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At what age does the joey stop nursing?
At what age does the joey stop nursing?
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Study Notes
Koala Development
- Marsupials have pouches for newborns
- Koala mothers give birth to one joey at a time
- Newborn koalas are small (jelly bean size), blind, naked, and earless
- Joey uses senses and instinct to find mother's pouch
- Stays in pouch for 7 months
- Pouch provides a safe environment for growth and development
Pouch Life
- After 6 months, mother produces a substance called pap
- Pap contains bacteria that help joey digest eucalyptus leaves
- Joey gets nutrients from both milk and pap
- Bacteria helps joey develop the ability to digest eucalyptus leaves
Leaving the Pouch
- At 7 months, joey leaves the pouch
- Joey returns to the pouch to nurse
- By 1 year old, joey stops nursing and eats leaves only
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Explore the fascinating life cycle of koalas, focusing on their development in the mother's pouch. Learn about the unique characteristics of joeys and how they transition from pouch life to independent eating. This quiz covers essential aspects of koala care and growth.
