No, koalas aren't 'functionally extinct'—yet

As koalas suffer in the Australian bushfires, misinformation has spread about their demise. Here’s what we know.
Koalas are not bears—they’re marsupials. Learn about koalas’ unique traits, including six opposable “thumbs,” downward-facing pouches, and an ability to sleep nearly all day in tree branches.

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