Chatty Koalas

This passage explores how koalas communicate using sounds, scents, and body language. Males bellow to attract mates, while mothers and young use softer calls to stay connected. Koalas also rub scent glands on trees to mark territory and use gestures and touch to express comfort or warning.

This reading strengthens students’ understanding of nonverbal communication and emotional expression. It helps expand vocabulary with terms like “territory,” “bellow,” and “gland.” Students also practice reading for details and making inferences about animal behavior, improving comprehension and empathy through animal study.