Koalas rarely drink, as they obtain most of their moisture needs from the eucalyptus leaves they eat. When they do, they will drink from any available water source. Although they rarely seek out extra sources, besides obtaining their moisture needs from eucalyptus leaves, they have been known to drink from rivers, lakes, ponds, buckets, even water bottles and pools. read more
Normally Koalas do not drink water. They are not bound to go near the water ponds, pools or rivers, where the predators could ambush them. Rather Koalas fulfill their requirements from their food intake e.g., through the eucalyptus leaves which comprise of more than 55% of water. read more
The name “koala” is believed to derive from the ancient Aboriginal word meaning “no drink” because these animals rarely have to drink water and receive up to 90 percent of their hydration from the water inside the eucalyptus leaves. read more