Why do we love koalas so much? Because they look like baby humans
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With their prominent foreheads, low eye position and rounded body, koalas can seem almost baby-like. But is that enough to save them?
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Racing the Rescue Koalas
Why do people like koala so much? - Quora
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The Koala Kid Biology Article for Students
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VIDEO: Cuddly koala bear in Australia
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Interesting Facts About Koalas - Friends of the Koala
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Just in case you're having a bad day, remember this is how they weigh koalas : r/FunnyAnimals
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Koalas - Bush Heritage Australia
10 Interesting facts about koalas, WWF-Australia, 10 Interesting facts about koalas
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The Strange and Scary Creatures Down Under: From Kangaroos to Sharks and Koala Bears to Giant Crocodiles, by Charles Black M.D., Globetrotters
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A Koala Sanctuary And Babo Botanicals: Supporting Wildlife And Female Farmers
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A Koala, And What Ties Us All. We're fundamentally the same, by Gregory Cameron, Climate Conscious
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FAQ about koalas
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10 fascinating koala facts!
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Why do we love koalas so much? Because they look like baby humans