Koala's stamp catalogue

232 items

The koala is a climbing marsupial from the Eucalyptus forests of Australia. His survival was threatened by hunting. Its popularity in Australia provided the animal with some protection. The koala is regularly depicted on postage stamps of that country. More

The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is a climbing marsupial from eastern Australia. It lives in the Eucalyptus forests. The leaves of the Eucalyptus tree are the main food. It contains a lot of water and provides little energy. That's why koalas sleep for a large part of the day. The koala has no real enemies. The animals were therefore easy prey for hunters who shot more than two million animals for fur. Today, biotope loss through agriculture and urban sprawl is the greatest threat. Due to its popularity in Australia, the animal enjoys some protection. The koala is regularly depicted on postage stamps of that country.

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232

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Oldest item

Koala (1938)