Today the natural predators of the Koala do not make a significant impact on wild populations. They include goannas dingoes, powerful owls, wedge-tailed eagles, and pythons, all of which are most likely to prey upon juvenile Koalas. Feral animals are another threat Koalas have had to face since European settlement. read more
Koalas are not predators and hence do not prey on anything. Koalas are strictly herbivorous, consuming only gum leaves and flowers. However, various animals prey on the koala, including dingoes, dogs, foxes and cats. read more
The natural predators are dingoes, foxes, owls, eagles, and pythons. However, the biggest danger to koalas are probably humans. Massive deforestation is absolutely devastating the koala populations and human threats have killed numerous koalas as well. read more
The greatest danger to koalas is not from other animals that prey on them for food but from humans. Koala habitat is lost when man clears eucalyptus for homes and fields. As humans settle near the habitat of the koala, the animals experience increased disturbance. Domesticated animals living with humans cause injury or death local koalas. read more