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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What Being Functionally Extinct Means, Why Koalas Aren't, and Why

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What Being Functionally Extinct Means, Why Koalas Aren't, and Why

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No, koalas aren't functionally extinct

Koalas extinct: There are only 80,000 koalas left in the world