How Long to Read Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future

How Long Does it Take to Read Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 42 minutes to read Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future by Danielle Clode

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

An Australian biologist delves into the extraordinary world of koalas, from their ancient ancestors to the current threats to their survival. Koalas regularly appeared in Australian biologist Danielle Clode’s backyard, but it was only when a bushfire threatened that she truly paid them attention. She soon realized how much she had to learn about these complex and mysterious animals. In vivid, descriptive prose, Clode embarks on a delightful and surprising journey through evolutionary biology, natural history, and ecology to understand where these enigmatic animals came from and what their future may hold. She begins her search with the fossils of ancient giant koalas, delving into why the modern koala has become the lone survivor of a once-diverse family of uniquely Australian marsupials. Koala investigates the remarkable physiology of these charismatic creatures. Born the size of tiny “jellybeans,” joeys face an uphill battle, from crawling into their mother’s pouch to being weaned onto a toxic diet of gum-tree leaves, the koalas’ single source of food. Clode explores the complex relationship and unexpected connections between this endearing species and humans. She explains how koalas are simultaneously threatened with extinction in some areas due to disease, climate change, and increasing wildfires, while overpopulating forests in other parts of the country. Deeply researched and filled with wonder, Koala is both a tender and inquisitive paean to a species unlike any other and a call to ensure its survival.

How long is Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future?

Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future by Danielle Clode is 341 pages long, and a total of 85,591 words.

This makes it 115% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 47 minutes to read Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future aloud.

What Reading Level is Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future?

Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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