1. And a large exhibit area is dedicated to koalas that feed on fresh eucalyptus leaves as zookeepers present informative talks each afternoon. 2. But he was like a koala trying to dry out from intoxicating eucalyptus leaves. 3. Eucalyptus leaves are poisonous for most mammals. 4. He took a eucalyptus leaf, crumpled it between his fingers, and popped it in his mouth. 5. Koalas depend on eucalyptus leaves for food, water and shelter. 6. Of course, eucalyptus leaves also are well-known for their use as purely-for-pleasure fragrance bearers. 7. The Australian import might as well have been trying to stop a hungry koala from chewing on eucalyptus leaves. 8. The nocturnal animals are best viewed by visitors in an indoor exhibit where the furry teddy bears can be seen munching on eucalyptus leaves and climbing branches. 9. They prefer the tender, green eucalyptus leaves that have just sprung to life. 10. Thirty feet up a gum tree, it lives beyond the reach of predators, surrounded by eucalyptus leaves, its one-stop source of food and water. |