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Read the claim, decide whether it is true of koalas.

Useless’s field notes: up a gum tree

Gestation is only 35 days, then a very small joey finishes growing in the pouch. I was finished in a mould, which is less impressive.

— U. (tap me for another)

Thanks for reading. If you ever meet a wild koala, give it the tree, and plenty of room.

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