The eucalyptus is unpalatable to other animals because of its high phenol and terpene content. The koala is immune to these toxins, which are stored in its fat cells.{{fact}} The effect of this is that the koala is unpalatable to predators.{{fact}} When a koala dies it is quite common for the corpse to become mummified due to the anti-bacterial properties of the phenol.{{fact}} | The eucalyptus is unpalatable to other animals because of its high phenol and terpene content. The koala is immune to these toxins, which are stored in its fat cells.{{fact}} The effect of this is that the koala is unpalatable to predators.{{fact}} When a koala dies it is quite common for the corpse to become mummified due to the anti-bacterial properties of the phenol.{{fact}} |