Why do koalas not live in the rainforest?

Rights: © Neaves et al. (2016). This is the most recent distribution map of koalas in Australia. Koalas live in Far North Queensland which is a rainforest region. Koalas inhabit four states Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the eastern region of South Australia. read more

Because they’re not made for it. First, they would have nothing to eat. They only eat certain types of gumleaves, which are found only here in Australia and no where else. Their thick fur would also make it quite hard for them in a humid environment like the rainforest. Koalas are slow-moving and easily harmed by other species. read more

Koalas are native to australia. There are no rainforests in australia , hence they do not live in rainforest. read more