WHAT'S IN A NAME? The word Koala derives from an Aboriginal word meaning 'no drink' . Because Koalas so seldom venture down onto the ground, it was thought that they have no need to drink water. While they do get most of their water requirement from leaves, we always keep fresh water in our Koala enclosures.
There are numerous names in Aboriginal languages including Kooelwong, Colo, Coloo, Coola, Colah, koobor, Koolah and Kaola.
Cultural connections
Many Aboriginal cultures have a strong connection to koalas and their habitat. Koalas are totems of Aboriginal clans, family groups or individuals in New South Wales, and stories of the koala are deeply woven into many different Aboriginal songlines and Dreaming stories.
1. Koala means 'no drink' The word "koala" is thought to originate from one of the Australian Aboriginal languages, Dharug, which roughly translates to 'no drink' or 'no water'.
The koala in Darug is “gula” or “gulamany”; related words include “kula” from Georges River to Sydney's south and west, and “kulla” among southeastern Queensland's Dippil peoples.
Goanna represents one of the main totems for the Wiradjuri Nation.
Two other models which have Aboriginal names include the popular Holden Maloo (Maloo meaning storm or thunder) and the Holden Camira (Camira meaning wind).
Better slow down to appreciate this one! The sloth emoji, , depicts a sloth, generally shown hanging from a tree branch. When not used for the adorable creature, the emoji may be used to indicate slowness or laziness.
The koala's nickname is a Native Bear. Koalas sleep for up to 19 hours. The koala is a marsupial mammal. They are warm-blooded.
The Koala is the official fauna emblem of Queensland, Australia.
Long ago in the Dreamtime lived an orphaned Koala-boy called Koobor who was constantly ill-treated and neglected by his relatives. Consequently he had learnt to live on the leaves of the gum tree but was never given sufficient water to quench his thirst.
KOALAS ARE A TOTEM FOR MANY FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE
The koala is a totem for many Aboriginal people, and totems are a very significant part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and identity.
Animals are central to Aboriginal survival as a food source. They are also absorbed into the culture as images of totemic power and into the Dreamtime Creation stories that link the people, land and animals.
The koala is Queensland's official animal emblem. The koala was officially named the animal (faunal) emblem of Queensland in 1971, after a newspaper poll showed strong public support for this endearing marsupial.
The word koala is said to come from the Dharug peoples (whose traditional lands span the area from Parramatta to the Blue Mountains of New South Wales) word meaning 'no water'.
Gagu - brother. Jiinda - sister. Ngayan - sun; Giidany - moon.
synonyms for koala
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to koala, such as: bandicoot, euro, kangaroo, opossum, possum, and wallaby.
A koala mother usually gives birth to one joey at a time. A newborn koala is only the size of a jelly bean. Called a joey, the baby is blind, naked, and earless. As soon as it's born, this tiny creature makes its way from the birth canal to its mother's pouch.
?? — Shy, nervous (usually in the context of flirting)
If you're texting or messaging someone and you see the ellipsis symbol pop up (often with 3 dancing or flashing dots), it means the other person is typing a new message.
B is an affectionate term for a loved one. It is often times used to address a homie, ya girl, or ya moms.
Pap(a) is also found as 'mother', mainly in Victoria. Other kinship roots (for grandparents) have been shown to have a split distribution with one root dominating in the east and one in the west for what is apparently a single proto-meaning.
kesalul - I love you.