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Animals - Marsupials and Monotremes

Here you will learn the names of marsupials and monotremes in English such as "kangaroo", "platypus", and "possum".

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kangaroo
kangaroo
[noun]

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

Ex: Kangaroos are herbivores , feeding on grasses , leaves , and shrubs found in their natural habitat .
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koala
koala
[noun]

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

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possum
possum
[noun]

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

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opossum
opossum
[noun]

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

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platypus
platypus
[noun]

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

Ex: Platypuses are mostly nocturnal and elusive in the wild .
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wallaby
wallaby
[noun]

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

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wombat
wombat
[noun]

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

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numbat
numbat
[noun]

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

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glider
glider
[noun]

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

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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

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bandicoot
bandicoot
[noun]

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

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quoll
quoll
[noun]

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

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dunnart
dunnart
[noun]

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

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echidna
echidna
[noun]

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

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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

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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

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bilby
bilby
[noun]

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

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caenolestidae

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

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native cat

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

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kangaroo mouse

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

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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

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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

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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

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musk kangaroo

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

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giant kangaroo

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

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quokka
quokka
[noun]

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"

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potoroo
potoroo
[noun]

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

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pademelon
pademelon
[noun]

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

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cuscus
cuscus
[noun]

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

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wallaroo
wallaroo
[noun]

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

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bettong
bettong
[noun]

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

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boodie
boodie
[noun]

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

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mulgara
mulgara
[noun]

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

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antechinus

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

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kowari
kowari
[noun]

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

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woylie
woylie
[noun]

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

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