Eucalyptus lover, familiarly (5,4)

I believe the answer is:

koala bear

(Other definitions for koala bear that I've seen before include "Native of Australia" , "Eucalyptus eater" , "Aussie tree-hugger" , "Australian animal" , "Australian resident" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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