Do you know about koalas? They are adorable animals that live in trees, especially in the eucalyptus forests of Australia. The name 'koala' comes from an Aboriginal word meaning 'no drink' because they get most of their water from the leaves they eat.

They sleep a lot, almost 18 to 22 hours a day! They need so much sleep because their food is low in nutrients. They have strong claws and sharp nails that help them climb trees easily.

They have fluffy ears, big noses, and soft fur. They're really cute to look at! When a baby koala, called a joey, is born, it stays in its mother's pouch for about six months. The mother takes great care of her joey.

Koalas are special animals, and we need to protect their homes and trees so they can keep living happily in the wild.

Remember, every animal is unique and important, and we should always respect and care for them. Isn't it amazing how different creatures live on our planet?

In today's drawing tutorial, we are going to learn how to draw a cute koala. It is staying on a tree, eating and looking at us curiously, as if it has never seen a human before!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Koala on a Tree PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1.5 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Koala on a Tree Step by Step

Step 1 Outline the head of this koala.

Step 2 Draw this koala's face and food.

Step 3 Draw the side of this koala's body.

Step 4 Draw one of the arms of this koala.

Step 5 Draw one leg of this koala.

Step 6 Draw a thick trunk.

Step 7 Draw another thick trunk.

Step 8 Add two more trunks.

Step 9 Color this koala and trees.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a koala on a tree yet?