Why are koalas so popular around the world?

Koalas are generally considered as one of the most popular animals in Australia. This popularity of the Koalas in Australia is based upon the simplest of the facts that the animal is very marvelous, beautiful cute looking. Even though Koalas don't have too much rich history, the physical beauties of the Koalas have specifically made them highly popular among the people and inhabitants of Australia. Almost all the Australians are aware of the Koalas existence and they associate Koalas as one of the most native animals. It will not be wrong to consider Koalas to be one of the national symbols of Australia along with Kangaroos.