Why do people use the koala's fur for toys?

People like koalas for any of a number of reasons:

• Koalas vaguely resemble teddy bears, which is why they are often wrongly called 'koala bears'.
• In some animal sanctuaries, people are able to hold koalas. This means they have the opportunity to pet the koalas' soft, woolly fur, and appreciate the docility and gentleness of these creatures (under the right circumstances, as they can be aggressive).
• Koalas are uniquely Australian, and regarded as a national icon.