We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (Australian Version)
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Info About the Song and about Koalas
So it’s a little bit misleading. We’re not actually going on a bear hunt. Thank goodness! This song is all about going to find a koala in the Australian bush and yes, you’re right, koala’s are not bears. They’ve been mistakenly called this for years since they were first seen by European settlers in Australia.
If you’re lucky enough to see a koala in the wild then be sure to take a picture of this cute Australian marsupial.
Learn about Koalas from Curiosity Capers
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10 Fun Facts about Koalas
Koala Isn't a Bear: Despite their cuddly appearance, koalas are not actually bears. They are marsupials, which means they pouch-dwelling mammals like kangaroos and wombats
Eucalyptus Experts: Koalas have a specialized diet of eucalyptus leaves. These leaves are low in nutrition and full of toxins, but koalas have a special digestive system that allows them to process them
Picky Eaters: Even though they eat eucalyptus, koalas are picky eaters! There are over 700 species of eucalyptus, but koalas only eat about 50 of them.
Silent Sippers: The word "koala" is believed to come from an Aboriginal word meaning "no drink." Koalas get most of the moisture they need from their eucalyptus diet
Sleepyheads: Koalas sleep for up to 22 hours a day! Their low-energy eucalyptus diet means they need a lot of rest to conserve energy.
Thumbs Up: Koalas are one of the few mammals (besides primates) that have opposable thumbs. This helps them grip branches and leaves while they eat and sleep.
Social Butterflies (Not Really): Koalas are mostly solitary animals. Males and females only come together to mate.
Baby Talk: Koala joeys (babies) can't eat eucalyptus leaves until they are about 6 months old. Until then, they drink their mother's milk, which contains special bacteria that helps them digest eucalyptus leaves.
Smelly Survivors: Koalas have a special scent gland on their chest. They use this scent to communicate with other koalas and to mark their territory.
Vulnerable Icons: Sadly, koala numbers are declining due to habitat loss and disease. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these iconic Australian animals.
Educational Resources for We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Once you’ve watched the video about cute Australian animals by Curiosity Capers, have a listen to the song by Caper Kids Music. It’s a call and response song that is easy for children to learn and enjoyable to sing along with.
Whether you’re in the classroom or homeschooling with a few kids, children love to sing along to this engaging song. You might be familiar with the original camp song or the book version, but this version by Caper Kids Music puts a special twist on the well known story.
Free Word search for We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (Australian Version) from caperkidseducation.com
Song Lyrics for We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Come along and see if you can find a koala with Caper Kids Music
We're going on a bear hunt
We're gonna see a fluffy one
We're not scared
What a beautiful day
Uh oh
Grass sharp pointy grass
We can't go over it
We can't go under it
We’ll have to go through it
Dodge, hop, dodge and hop
We're going on a bear hunt
We're gonna see a fluffy one
We're not scared
What a beautiful day
Uh oh
A beach, a hot sandy beach
We can't go over it
We can't go under it
We’ll have to go through it
Run, skip, run and skip
We're going on a bear hunt
We're gonna see a fluffy one
We're not scared
What a beautiful day
Uh oh
A canyon, a big rocky canyon
We can't go over it
We can't go under it
We’ll have to go through it
Climbing, climb, climb up higher
We're going on a bear hunt
We're gonna see a fluffy one
We're not scared
What a beautiful day
Uh oh
A forrest, a eucalypt forrest
We can't go over it
We can't go under it
We’ll have to go through it
Stumble, trip, stumble, trip
Uh oh, what’s that!
One big black nose
Two round soft ears
Fluffy gray fur
It's a koala, not a bear
Quick, get the binoculars!
Look straight up, in the tree, there's a koala, looking at me, be very quite, get the phone, call the family, back at home,
take a picture, have a look, zoom in closer, that looks good, remember that, it's not a bear it's just a koala up there.
Our fluffy marsupial friend