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Why do koalas spend so much time sleeping?

April 26, 2017koalas sleeping spend time

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Why do koalas spend so much time sleeping?

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Koalas need to conserve as much energy as possible, as the energy value of their diet is low. Koalas generally sleep for about 16 to 18 hours a day. A common misconception is that they are “stoned” after eating the eucalypt leaf. This is not so.