Category: Metatheria (Marsupials)
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Tiger Quoll Facts | The Carnivorous Marsupial
The tiger quoll (Dasyurus maculatus) is one of the largest carnivorous marsupials—second only to the Tasmanian devil. It lives in the forests of Tasmania and Australia. The tiger quoll is also called tiger cat, spotted quoll, and spotted-tail quoll. There are two subspecies of tiger quoll; one is D. m. gracilis and the other one…
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Sugar Glider Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) is one of the marsupials that are not only nocturnal but arboreal. Unique among its ability is that it can glide through the air just like a flying squirrel. Thanks to the ability such as this gliders can easily find food in trees and also it helps them to escape…
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Kangaroo Rat Facts | Behavior, Diet, Habitat, Reproduction
The kangaroo rat (Dipodomys) is a small rodent species adapted to living in arid habitats. It has long been admired for its dumpy little body and small rounded ears. Unique among its ability is that kangaroo rat is able to convert seeds it eats into water and thus it makes up the deficiency of water.…
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Mountain Pygmy Possum Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The mountain pygmy possum (Burramys parvus) is the largest of the family Burramyidae with adults weighing up to 40 grams. It has grey-brown dense fur which goes darker to the top of the head. The possum is primarily found in the alpine environment above the treeline—the only Australian mammal to be confined to alpine habitats.…
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Opossum Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The opossum (Didelphimorphia) is a medium-sized terrestrial marsupial with long naked tail. In the Western Hemisphere they make up the largest marsupial order. They are semi-arboreal species and most of them are omnivores. Opossums are found in the dry and moist tropical forests of the North America ranging from southern Canada to as far as…
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Numbat Facts | Numbat Diet, Habitat, Behavior, Reproduction
The numbat (Myrmecobiidae) is a specialized termite-eating animal that is typically found in the extreme southwestern Australia towards the southern half of Australia. Numbats are admired for their striking appearance which is rarely found among other Australian mammals. The evolutionary history of numbat is quite poorly known. Numbat Facts Anatomy Numbats are recognized by their…
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What Do Tasmanian Devils Eat | Tasmanian Devil’s Diet
Tasmanian devils are Australia’s only true indigenous carnivorous mammals. They are specialized scavengers and terrestrial predators. Devils are almost entirely nocturnal. They are most likely to feed on medium-sized mammals including possums and wallabies. Tasmanian devils are inefficient hunters and they probably never attack humans. What Do Tasmanian Devils Eat The Tasmanian devil is the…
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What Do Kangaroos Eat | Kangaroos Diet
Kangaroos are mostly herbivorous but many species like to eat invertebrates and fungi. Typically smaller species are likely to be selective in their feeding habits as compared to the larger species. The large kangaroos are known to feed on lower-quality food items including a wide range of plants. Some species rely almost exclusively on grasses.…
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Wombat Facts For Kids | Expert Diggers
Wombats (Vombatidae) are short stocky marsupials which are found in the southeastern Australia. Wombats are grazing species and are counted among the world’s largest burrowers. They fancy making homes in a number of habitats such as mountainous regions, forestry areas or heathland regions of Australia. Of all the living species, three wombats are of the…
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Red Kangaroo Facts | The Largest Marsupial
The Red kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is not only the largest kangaroo but it is also the largest living marsupial. Almost everything about this specie is big. They have the unique ability to leap 25 ft (8 m) in a single bound. The kangaroo inhabits all throughout mainland Australia except that it is not found in…
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Tasmanian Devil Facts For Kids | Largest Carnivore Marsupial
Learn all about Tasmanian Devil now with these amazing Tasmanian Devil Facts For Kids. Tasmanian devil is the world’s largest carnivore marsupial. As the name indicates, the species is native to the Australian state, Tasmania. It is likely to go extinct in the near future as its future is threatened in the wild. Tasmanian devil…
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Koala Facts For Kids | Koalas Habitat, Diet, Behavior
The koala bear (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an arboreal herbivorous species that is endemic to Australia. It is the only extant marsupial standing for the Phascolarctidae family. The koala bear inhabits in the southern and eastern part of Australia ranging from Adelaide to the Cape York Peninsula. These bears do not exist in Northern Australia, Western…
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Tree Kangaroo Facts | Follow Me For Tree Kangaroo Diet & Habitat
All these tree kangaroo facts can make a huge difference in your basic insights about Australian kangaroo including tree kangaroo diet, habitat, and reproduction. Tree kangaroos are macropods that are perfectly adaptable for living in trees which is why they are also called tree-dwelling species. These types of kangaroos are the inhabitants of rainforests in…
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What Do Koalas Eat – Koalas Diet
Do you know what do koalas eat? The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is herbivorous marsupial animal that is endemic to Australia. These animals are known to reside in the eastern as well as southern Australia that ranges from Adelaide and extending to the Cape York Peninsula. In the beginning of the 20th century, the population had…
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Kangaroo Facts For Kids | Kangaroo Habitat | Kangaroo Diet
Here are some of the most wonderful kangaroo facts for kids including kangaroo habitat, diet, and reproduction. Kangaroo belongs to the family of Macropodidae. Kangaroos are generally classified into three subspecies namely; red kangaroo, antilopine kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo, and western grey kangaroo. Kangaroos are the native animals in Australia and the smaller of these…
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