Koalas have fingerprints almost indistinguishable from human fingerprints.

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Is it true that koalas have fingerprints almost indistinguishable from human fingerprints?

Yes. A Snopes fact-check states that koalas do have fingerprints similar to humans', while rating as unfounded only the separate story that crime-scene investigators confused the two.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Are There Documented Cases of Koala Fingerprints Confusing Crime-Scene Investigators? | Snopes.com

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Are There Documented Cases of Koala Fingerprints Confusing Crime-Scene Investigators? | Snopes.com. (n.d.). snopes.com. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/koala-fingerprints-crime-scene/

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