Are koala bears vicious?

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miss piggy

They can be very vicious. People are not being truthful when they say that they are not. I don't suppose they have actually been in contact with a very irrate Koala. NORMALLY, they would be up in the trees munching away or sleeping which is what they do most of the time, but one time, my brother was out with his mates and had set up camp. They had gone fishing for a while and when they came back they saw a Koala at the base of a tree, right next to their tent. This Koala, obviously feeling threatened, started chasing after my brothers mate, and boy can they run fast!! As it was running, it was grunting and growling. My brother's mate had never been so scared in his life and that Koala chased him a fair way before giving up. I don't know who was making the most noise, the koala or my brother's mate !! So yes, they can be vicious.

Archie

Firstly, there are not bears! They are marsupials and related to wombats. Secondly, they are a wild animal and therefore should be treated with respect. Thirdly, I would be more worried about drop bears - the most deadly and secretive animal in Australia,

iansand9876

Koalas have very sharp claws, and are strong. I have seen one open up the muzzle of a dog that was pestering it. The dog was very surprised. Generally they are peaceful, and will not attack unless provoked. Koalas have been known to urinate on tourists (and tourism ministers) who are holding them for photo opportunities. This causes the locals huge amusement.

But those drop bears...

The Mouse II

They are NOT vicious in normal circumstances but if agitated or provoked they can be nasty.
They got sharp claws which can rip a man's arm to shreds. They also can bite.
As many people have said - they are wild animal and like all wild animals - they are ok if left alone.
Drops bears, on the other hands.........

Cheers

(also - as been pointed out - they are NOT bears, and these days us Aussies don't use "Koala bears" anymore. We just call them KOALAS.)

Ken E

They are not bears. Like most animals, they will bite or scratch and hard if you annoy them. No wild animal likes to be handled.

shep6965

Like most wild animals, unless they have been hand reared, Koalas can be very viscious.

However, even hand reared animals can "turn" on you.

Eman

I'm afraid Archies on the money - Its the drop-bears to be concerned about

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Not true - They are pretty docile animals as they sleep 18-22 hours a day!
Put it this way, you wouldn't go and pat one in the wild, but that is just common sense with any animal.

A family dog can turn 'vicious' anytime! It all depends on what the circumstances are at the time - you wouldn't go a poke a stick at one and hassle the hell out of it.

Koalas are cute and cuddly when holding them at the zoo.

Bob R

During the mating season the male koala roars and can be very agressive. Also females with babies will be very protective. They also have a habit of urinating on people that pick them up.

BECS6985

They aren't cuddly... but they aren't vicious. Most zoos have special times when you can cuddle a koala, and even then there are only so many people who can hold the one koala. They are a bit temperamental and tend to scratch.

Also... they are not a bear.

Big Raymond

yes they are a wild animal, so i would not touch them.
All wild animal are feral, vicious and disease carrying. i suggest you look from a distance but do not disturb or touch them. Koalas don't like people much, thats why they live up high in trees, so they are protected from other animals and people who are on the ground

bec

They are wild animals, with very sharp claws!! Yes they are vicious!! They also wee on you as my Mum found out when she held one at the local zoo!!! LOL

The Silver Foo Dog

Koalas prefer to be left alone, so just look at them from a distance but if you bother them they can get very very nasty. Their claws can slash you up worse then Freddy Krueger but that would only happen if you bug them ALOT.

That being said their not vicious but I would look out for Drop Bears.

donsfan

Like any wild animal they protect themselves, the zoo keepers know how and when to handle them, they are not toys so remember to respect them if you are lucky enough to see them in the wild. Like any animal.

wizebloke

well all animals are vicious if you spike them (i got bitten by a worm once) but they've got big claws to cling to the tree so don't be their tree.
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OK, firstly, Aussies like to joke.

Secondly, Koalas have a marsupial's pouch, like a kangaroo, so not related to bears.

Thirdly, all animals use their basic instincts when frightened. For a Koala, they dig their claws into a tree and climb. If you try to hug one and it gets scared, his 2 inch claws can do damage. He is not trying to attack you or be vicious. He is just trying to get away.

ToLazyToHaveAGoodName

First as some peoplehave said they are not bears but they are not Vicious if you leave them alone

Luke W

no not unless provoked just remeber not to go too close and you should be fine

Irena

Yes, I live with one.

Ren

They are cute & dosile...but be warned, when mating the male goes all out with nasty sexual activity!

Hey if there is such a think a reincarnation and if you like it rough and being slapped around and being bitten come back as a female koala...he will be sure to fullfill your desires...lol.

they call me Bindi

they are very placid but can bite and give a nasty scratch when annoyed

robbyisme

Hi .You have had heaps of answers.
Koalas as has been said, from the wild ARE vicious, they will bite scratch and like any wild animal rty to keep ypu away..
The captives bred animals in zoos ect are usually quiet and used ti being handled. However on a bad day even they can bite and scratch. They might even pee on you.

spy m @ beijing

only if provoked

Girl Goes Back To The Future

The male ones especially can be vicious at times but usually when they are being defensive of course....ah yes the claws. But usually they like sitting in the eucalypt looking stoned, dreamy and happy. Though I'd like to see a match between one of them and the drop bears......:D

Blind_Freddy

Koalas are not really Bears, they are related to the wombat which is a very slow, meandering herbivore.

koalas are also herbivores and do not eat anything but Eucalyptus gum leaves which are highly toxic.

They have sharp claws for climbing trees but probably the worse thing they could( and usually do ) is urinate on you if you try and pick them up.

They are a docile animal and dont outwardly seek confrontation , i have no doubt though that if cornered they would react as most wild animals would by instinct

Probably the most vicious animal in Australia is the BUNYIP, you have to really watch out for BUNYIPS when out bush.

They can tear a man apart with a couple of slashes from their claws, they are worse than the dingos!

We actually have Rangers who are trained in Bunyip tracking and quite often campsites in our State Forests will be closed if a Bunyip is sighted in the area.

*Gina Maree*

Yes they can cause serious damage to you if not tamed.

By the way, STOP CALLING THEM BEARS!!!! GET THIS
STRAIGHT: THEY ARE NOT BEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aussie

Yeah...don't let my cute , cuddly appearance fool you .....Inside this lovable ball of fur lies a real killer !

Vicious ? Define vicious please ....

As K Bear said , we sleep most of the day ....separate branches of course .Just don't mess with us though ....we have some very sharp hardware that we use to climb trees but comes in mighty handy if we want to leave you our calling card.

HollyWood08

They can be if you touch them in the wild. OR their babies.
- And they're not bears.

Squari

Yes, they are. Scientists have looked at their claws, and they are sharper than tigers D:
They have a consistancy to nibble on you, so if you want to keep away from getting nibbled, bring some cheese (koala bears like it)Keep away from them at all costs, as limbs of australians had have to be amputated due to the consistant nibbling of flesh and bone

angel on my shoulder

yes !!!!!!!!

nookie181

kittens look adorable as well , so do puppies , but annoy them (as with any animal) , of course they will be Vicious and attack to defend them-selves.
don`t cross a Kangaroo or a Cassowary or a Platypus or a Dingo or a King Brown...etc. , etc. .......... you will only come off second-best..!

as for the Koala , ...... don`t even think about messing with this Dude..! unless you want to tell good/great stories to your friends about the Scars..!

ari

it's not like they are going to chase you down and attack. they are really pleasant animals if you don't touch them. they don't like it, only the ones that have been in captivity in the animal parks are safe to touch if the handler is there with you, otherwise they are really good at scratching and they have some pretty big claws.

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