The mention of a koala bear often conjures up an image of an adorable spoon-nosed creature cocking its head to one side while clinging to a tree. Now, scientists have figured out why the iconic ...

(CBS) A 9-month-old koala named Shayne had a rough start in life. The young cub was forced to fend for himself after his mother was hit by a car. Rescuers found the furry little creature alone on the ...

Using thermal cameras, researchers in Australia uncovered the science behind a habit that seems, well, cute: Koala bears hug trees to cool themselves. It turns out that tree trunks can be up to 12 ...

At the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane, Australia, visitors can get up close and personal with 130 protected koala bears. Under the supervision of a handler, visitors can hold one of the cute ...

Here’s your morning squee — an orphaned baby koala hugging a stuffed toy that looks just like him. Shayne, the 9-month-old koala joey, has gone viral after the Australian Zoo Wildlife Hospital posted ...