The koala is a tree-dweller that makes its way through the eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia. Although the koala resembles a stuffed teddy bear; it is not a true bear. Next to the kangaroo, it is the best-known marsupial, and although is has a somewhat comical appearance, with soft fur, shaggy ears and a shiny black nose, this gray, pouched animal adorns the national crest of Australia.