Koalas Spend Just 10 Minutes a Day on the Ground — That's Usually When They're Killed

Yale e360
Jul 9, 2025, 12:00 am8 pts
Koalas, which spend most of their lives high up in eucalyptus trees, usually die while on the ground, often mauled by dogs or hit by cars. More striking, a new study reveals that the amount of time they spend on the ground is only around 10 minutes a day. Read more on E360 →

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