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Koalas are marsupials, a mammal that carries its young in a pouch. They live in the Eucalyptus forests of Australia and they only eat the new leaves of a few different types of eucalypt trees. Koala's paws are hand-like, strong, and have very sharp claws to help them hold onto tree trunks and branches.


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blue elderSambucus glauca Nutt.
Blue elder belongs to the Honeysuckle family. It is usually found as a tall shrub but it can grow to reach about 9 m. The berry-like bluish-black fruits are sweet and edible, and can be used for making jams, jellies, pies and wine. The fruit is an important source of food for many birds.



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