Koala Bear

The Koala bear has one myth following it. The myth is that the Koala bear is actually a bear! Well, here’s the site that can help you debunk this myth.

The truth is, the Koala bear is not actually a bear. It is a marsupial, or pouched mammal.

So how did the Koala bear get this “bear” name? Well, when the English-speaking settlers found the Koala back in the late 18th century, they thought it had many similarities in appearance to the bears. Though the name “Koala bear” is taxonomically incorrect, it is still being used today outside of Australia.

Myth: The Koala bear is actually a bear!

Truth: The Koala bear is actually not a bear, but a marsupial-or pouched mammal.