Cardiac tamponade is pressure on the heart that occurs when blood or fluid builds up in the space between the heart muscle (myocardium) and the outer covering sac of the heart (pericardium). Alternative Names: Tamponade; Pericardial tamponade.
Koala Physical Characteristics. The koala is an arboreal (tree dwelling) herbivorous (plant eating) marsupial. Earlier European settlers had incorrectly labeled the koala as being a bear. Koalas do not live in the rain forests or in deserts. They live in tall eucalypt forests and low eucalypt woodlands.oala Physical Characteristics. The koala is an arboreal (tree dwelling) herbivorous (plant eating) marsupial. Earlier European settlers had incorrectly labeled the koala as being a bear. Koalas do not live in the rain forests or in deserts. They live in tall eucalypt forests and low eucalypt woodlands.
Interesting Facts About Koala. 1  Koala is a tree dwelling animal native to Australia. 2  Koalas can be reach 24-35 inches in length and weigh up to 15 kg. 3  Koala is a nocturnal animal. 4  The word koala means âno waterâ. 5  There are about 700 different types of eucalyptus in the world.