What colors are koalas?

The Koala is a marsupial The Koala (phascolarctos cinereus) is an arboreal (tree dwelling), herbivorous (plant eating) marsupial. The word 'marsupial' comes from the Latin word marsupium, meaning 'pouch'. Most, but not all, female marsupials have a permanent pouch in which to raise their young. read more

The Koala fur varies in colour from light grey to brown. Koalas in the south tend to have fur which is darker and thicker, and sometimes browner, than those in the north. These variations are gradual changes from north to south. read more

Koalas have been seen feeding in 120 kinds of eucalypt tree including Manna Gum, Swamp Gum, Blue Gum, Forest Red Gum and Grey Gum. Koalas are marsupials, that is, pouched mammals, meaning that the young are born extremely undeveloped, and most of their development occurs in the mother's pouch. read more

Koalas generally have woolly light to dark grey fur, with a cream coloured belly. Koalas in the south tend to have brown tinges. Mature males can have a brownish stain on their chest, the result of their scent gland. read more