Animales - Marsupiales y Monotremas

a large Australian animal with a long tail and two strong legs that moves by leaping, female of which can carry its babies in its stomach pocket which is called a pouch

canguro

a tree-dwelling Australian mammal with gray fur and large ears that feeds on eucalyptus leaves

koala

a small to medium-sized marsupial mammal known for its prehensile tail, nocturnal behavior, and ability to play dead as a defense mechanism

oposum, possum

a small nocturnal marsupial with a long tail that lives in trees and is found in the western hemisphere

zarigüeya

a unique mammal that is native to Australia, known for its distinctive appearance and ability to lay eggs, with a duck-bill, webbed feet, and dense fur

platypus, ornitorrinco

a mammal like a kangaroo but smaller in size that is native to Australia or New Guinea

ualabí

a short-legged mammal like a bear that carries its babies in a pouch and is native to Australia

wómbat

a small, insectivorous marsupial known for its distinctive appearance, diurnal habits, and specialized diet of termites

numbat, murciélago de termitas

a type of mammal, often a small rodent or marsupial, that has evolved the ability to glide through the air using specialized skin flaps or membranes between their limbs

planeador, colugo

a carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania, known for its stocky build, aggressive nature, and distinctive black fur with white markings on its chest

diablo de Tasmania, diablo tasmanio

a small animal with long tail and nose that mainly eats insects and is usually found in Australia

peramélido

a carnivorous marsupial species found in Australia and Papua New Guinea, known for their distinctive spotted fur

quoll, quoll carnívoro

a small, nocturnal marsupial species found in Australia, known for their insectivorous diet and distinctive long snout

dunnart, marsupial nocturno pequeño

a small egg-laying mammal that is covered in spines, has a pointed snout and originates from Australia

equidna

a small, insectivorous marsupial species found in Australia, known for their elongated snout, long tail, and ability to survive in arid environments

planigale de cola largo, planigale de cola larga

the largest marsupial species found in Australia, known for their powerful hind legs, distinctive red fur, and ability to hop at high speeds for long distances

canguro rojo, canguro australiano

a small animal with long tail and nose that has rabbit-like ears and lives in deserts

macho cabrío

a family of small marsupials found in South America, known for their unique features and insectivorous diet

caenoléstidos

a carnivorous marsupial found in Australia and New Guinea, known for its compact body, long tail, sharp teeth, and agile climbing abilities

gato nativo, gato indígena

a small rodent known for its unique hopping gait resembling that of a kangaroo, found in arid regions of North America

ratón canguro, canguro ratón

a unique marsupial adapted to life in the trees, known for its agility, powerful limbs, and ability to leap from tree to tree in rainforests of Australia and Papua New Guinea

canguro arborícola, canguro de los árboles

a type of marsupial that is well-adapted to living in rocky terrain, known for its ability to navigate steep cliffs and rocky landscapes

wallaby de roca, wallaby de acantilado

a small marsupial with a distinctive pointed tail ending in a sharp nail-like tip, known for its agility, herbivorous diet, and endangered status in some regions

walabí de cola con uña, wallaby de cola puntiaguda

a small marsupial native to the rainforests of northeastern Queensland, Australia, known for its unique appearance

canguro almizclado

a large marsupial native to Australia, known for its distinctive grey fur, powerful hind legs

canguro gigante, canguro grande

a small macropod marsupial species found in Western Australia, known for their cute and friendly appearance, and often referred to as the "world's happiest animal"

quokka

a small marsupial with a stocky body, short tail, and long hind legs adapted for hopping, known for its burrowing behavior and primarily herbivorous diet

potoroo

a small marsupial resembling a small kangaroo or wallaby, known for its compact body, short tail, and hopping locomotion

pademelón

an arboreal marsupial known for its round body, long prehensile tail, and soft fur, found in Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands

cuscús

an intermediate-sized macropod species found in Australia, closely related to the kangaroo and wallaby, and typically characterized by their robust build and short, thick tail

wallaroo

a burrowing mammal found in arid regions of Australia, with a cylindrical body and velvety fur

topo marsupial

a small marsupial found in Australia characterized by its compact body, long tail, powerful hind legs, and unique hopping gait

bettong, marsupial australiano

a small marsupial endemic to Australia that is known for its ability to dig complex underground burrow systems

boudie, bandicut

a small carnivorous marsupial native to arid regions of Australia, known for its acute hearing and nocturnal habits

mulgara

a genus of small insectivorous marsupials native to Australia, known for their unique mating behavior and short lifespan

antequinus

a small carnivorous marsupial native to Australia, with a body length of about 16-18 cm and a bushy tail of about the same length

kowari, marsupial carnívoro australiano

a small, arboreal marsupial known for its distinctive appearance, characterized by a long, bushy tail

cuscús de cola anillada, marsupial arborícola de cola larga

a small marsupial native to Australia known for its distinctive appearance, including a long, bushy tail, soft fur, and nocturnal behavior

woylie, woylie (marsupial pequeño)