Dietary specialization and Eucalyptus species preferences in Queensland koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)

Abstract

Koalas specialize on�Eucalyptus�leaves, but also feed selectively. Food choice is not random, but depends on various factors that are not well understood, although most research has focused on the role of secondary plant compounds. We studied the feeding choices of four adult male koalas housed at the San Diego Zoo....