Gross or genius? Why do Koala mom's feed their babies with their poop?
Koala mothers have a unique way of feeding their babies. They provide a special substance called pap, which is a form of their own poop. This pap contains essential microbes that help young koalas digest the poisonous eucalyptus leaves they eat. Without this, baby koalas cannot survive on their natural diet.
Koala mothers have a unique way of feeding their babies. They provide a special substance called pap, which is a form of their own poop. This pap contains essential microbes that help young koalas digest the poisonous eucalyptus leaves they eat. Without this, baby koalas cannot survive on their natural diet.
