Although the koala is not a bear, English-speaking settlers from the late 18th century first called it koala bear due to its similarity in appearance to bears. Although taxonomically incorrect, the name koala bear is still in use today outside Australia - its use is discouraged because of the inaccuracy in the name. Kingdom: Animalia Kingdom: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Diprotodontia Family: Phascolarctidae Genus: Phascolarctos Species: Phascolarctos cinereus
Although the koala is not a bear, English-speaking settlers from the late 18th century first called it koala bear due to its similarity in appearance to bears. Although taxonomically incorrect, the name koala bear is still in use today outside Australia - its use is discouraged because of the inaccuracy in the name. Kingdom: Animalia Kingdom: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Diprotodontia Family: Phascolarctidae Genus: Phascolarctos Species: Phascolarctos cinereus
