Do Koalas Eat Poisonous Eucalyptus Leaves? Fun Facts for 5-Year-Olds

Hi there! Did you know that koalas love to eat eucalyptus leaves? Eucalyptus leaves are special because they can be poisonous to many animals. But koalas have a very strong tummy that helps them choose and eat only the safe parts of the leaves! They are very picky eaters and their bodies can handle the poison so they don’t get sick. Isn't that amazing? Koalas spend lots of time in trees munching on these leaves and resting. So, even though the leaves are a bit poisonous, koalas know how to eat them safely and have fun living in the trees!