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Animaux - Marsupiaux et Monotrèmes

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kangaroo

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

kangourou

kangourou

Ex: Tourists were thrilled to spot kangaroos grazing in the grasslands, their agile movements captivating observers. 
koala
koala
[nom]

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

koala

koala

Ex: We saw a koala sitting high in a tree at the wildlife park. 
opossum
opossum
[nom]

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

opossum

opossum

Ex: The opossum climbed a tree when it sensed danger nearby. 
platypus

a semiaquatic mammal native to eastern Australia, notable for its duck-like bill, webbed feet, and ability to lay eggs

ornithorynque, ornithorynque

ornithorynque, ornithorynque

Ex: Platypuses are unusual mammals because they lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. 
wallaby
wallaby
[nom]

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

wallaby

wallaby

Ex: A wallaby carried its young in a pouch. 
wombat
wombat
[nom]

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

wombat

wombat

Ex: A baby wombat stayed close to its mother. 
numbat
numbat
[nom]

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

numbat, myrmécobie à bandes

numbat, myrmécobie à bandes

Ex: A numbat searched through the soil for a termite nest. 
glider
glider
[nom]

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

planeur, écureuil volant

planeur, écureuil volant

Ex: A glider leaped from a high branch and sailed across the gap. 
Tasmanian devil

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

diable de Tasmanie, sarcophile laniarius

diable de Tasmanie, sarcophile laniarius

Ex: A Tasmanian devil made a loud growling sound when another animal approached. 
bandicoot

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

péramèle

péramèle

Ex: A bandicoot disappeared into the bushes when it heard a noise. 
quoll
quoll
[nom]

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

quoll, dasyure

quoll, dasyure

Ex: A quoll emerged from its shelter after sunset to search for food. 
dunnart
dunnart
[nom]

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

dunnart, petit marsupial nocturne d'Australie

dunnart, petit marsupial nocturne d'Australie

Ex: A dunnart disappeared into the grass when it heard a noise. 
echidna
echidna
[nom]

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

échidné

échidné

Ex: We saw an echidna walking slowly through the bush. 
long-tailed planigale

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

planigale à longue queue, marsupial insectivore à queue longue

planigale à longue queue, marsupial insectivore à queue longue

Ex: A long-tailed planigale emerged from its shelter after dark to search for insects. 
red kangaroo

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

kangourou roux, kangourou rouge

kangourou roux, kangourou rouge

Ex: A red kangaroo crossed the open plain in a series of powerful jumps. 
bilby
bilby
[nom]

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

bandicoot lapin, bilby

bandicoot lapin, bilby

Ex: A bilby used its long ears to detect sounds in the darkness. 
caenolestidae

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

Caenolestidae, famille des petits marsupiaux d'Amérique du Sud

Caenolestidae, famille des petits marsupiaux d'Amérique du Sud

Ex: Scientists classify several species of shrew opossums within Caenolestidae. 
native cat

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

chat marsupial, chat natif d'Australie

chat marsupial, chat natif d'Australie

Ex: A native cat climbed a tree while searching for prey. 
kangaroo mouse

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

souris kangourou, souris sauteuse

souris kangourou, souris sauteuse

Ex: A kangaroo mouse searched for seeds after sunset. 
tree kangaroo

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

kangourou arboricole, kangourou des arbres

kangourou arboricole, kangourou des arbres

Ex: A tree kangaroo climbed down a trunk to reach the forest floor. 
rock wallaby

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 des rochers, wallaby rupestre

wallaby des rochers, wallaby rupestre

Ex: A rock wallaby disappeared into a narrow gap between the rocks. 
nail-tailed wallaby

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

wallaby à queue cloutée, wallaby à queue pointue

wallaby à queue cloutée, wallaby à queue pointue

Ex: A nail-tailed wallaby moved quickly through the grassland to escape danger. 
musk kangaroo

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

kangourou musqué, wallaby musqué

kangourou musqué, wallaby musqué

Ex: A musk kangaroo moved quietly through the forest undergrowth. 
giant kangaroo

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

kangourou géant, grand kangourou

kangourou géant, grand kangourou

Ex: A giant kangaroo moved across the grassland in powerful leaps. 
quokka
quokka
[nom]

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, un petit marsupial macropode trouvé en Australie-Occidentale

quokka, un petit marsupial macropode trouvé en Australie-Occidentale

Ex: A quokka approached the visitors on the island. 
potoroo
potoroo
[nom]

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, rat-kangourou

potoroo, rat-kangourou

Ex: A potoroo emerged from its burrow after sunset to search for food. 
pademelon

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

pademelon, wallaby nain

pademelon, wallaby nain

Ex: A pademelon emerged from the bushes at dusk to search for food. 
cuscus
cuscus
[nom]

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

couscous, phalanger

couscous, phalanger

Ex: A cuscus wrapped its long tail around a branch as it moved through the canopy. 
wallaroo

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, kangourou de taille moyenne

wallaroo, kangourou de taille moyenne

Ex: A wallaroo stood on a rocky hillside overlooking the grassland. 
bettong
bettong
[nom]

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

bettong, rat-kangourou

bettong, rat-kangourou

Ex: A bettong hopped through the undergrowth after sunset. 
boodie
boodie
[nom]

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

boodie, petit marsupial endémique de l'Australie connu pour sa capacité à creuser des systèmes de terriers complexes

boodie, petit marsupial endémique de l'Australie connu pour sa capacité à creuser des systèmes de terriers complexes

Ex: A boodie emerged from its burrow after sunset to search for food. 
mulgara
mulgara
[nom]

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

mulgara, petit marsupial carnivore originaire des régions arides d'Australie

mulgara, petit marsupial carnivore originaire des régions arides d'Australie

Ex: A mulgara emerged from its shelter as the desert cooled. 
antechinus

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

antechinus, un genre de petits marsupiaux insectivores originaires d'Australie

antechinus, un genre de petits marsupiaux insectivores originaires d'Australie

Ex: An antechinus searched through the leaf litter for insects. 
kowari
kowari
[nom]

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, un petit marsupial carnivore originaire d'Australie

kowari, un petit marsupial carnivore originaire d'Australie

Ex: A kowari emerged from its shelter at night to search for prey. 
woylie
woylie
[nom]

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

wolyie, petit marsupial australien

wolyie, petit marsupial australien

Ex: A woylie emerged from the undergrowth after sunset to search for food. 
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