How Fast Is Koala Walking?

Koalas walk at about 1 km/h on the ground — though they spend up to 22 hours a day asleep in eucalyptus trees, so it rarely matters. Their entire metabolism runs on a slow energy diet, in keeping with their leafy menu.

Koalas sleep up to 22 hours per day — among the sleepiest animals on Earth.

• 2× faster than a sloth
• 5× slower than walking pace