The Koala Bear is not a Bear!

Did You Know: The Koala Bear is not actually a Bear?

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Contrary to popular belief, Koala Bears aren't actually bears, they aren't even related to bears. The Koala is related to the kangaroo and the wombat. Furthermore, the koala is not a mammal but a marsupial. The only reason why they are called Koala Bears is because they look like a teddy bear. The Koala's scientific name is Phascolarctos cinereus.

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