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Question
This is a photograph of a eucalyptus tree, a common tree found in Australia. There are over 900 species of this tree in Australia.
- What is the local name of this tree?
- Which animal survives by eating the leaves of this tree?
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Solution
- Eucalypt
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The koala is the most popular Australian animal. This tree dweller is only about 76 cm high and lives entirely on the juicy leaves of the eucalyptus tree.
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