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Words Related to 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
[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
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koala
[noun]
a tree-dwelling Australian mammal with gray fur and large ears that feeds on eucalyptus leaves
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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
[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
[noun]
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
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wallaby
[noun]
a mammal like a kangaroo but smaller in size that is native to Australia or New Guinea
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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
[noun]
a small, insectivorous marsupial known for its distinctive appearance, diurnal habits, and specialized diet of termites
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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
[noun]
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
[noun]
a small animal with long tail and nose that mainly eats insects and is usually found in Australia
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quoll
[noun]
a carnivorous marsupial species found in Australia and Papua New Guinea, known for their distinctive spotted fur
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dunnart
[noun]
a small, nocturnal marsupial species found in Australia, known for their insectivorous diet and distinctive long snout
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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
[noun]
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
[noun]
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
[noun]
a small animal with long tail and nose that has rabbit-like ears and lives in deserts
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caenolestidae
[noun]
a family of small marsupials found in South America, known for their unique features and insectivorous diet
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giant kangaroo
[noun]
a prehistoric marsupial that lived in Australia during the Pleistocene epoch, characterized by its large size and unique anatomy
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native cat
[noun]
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
[noun]
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
[noun]
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
[noun]
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
[noun]
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
[noun]
a small marsupial native to the rainforests of northeastern Queensland, Australia, known for its unique appearance
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great grey kangaroo
[noun]
a large marsupial native to Australia, known for its distinctive grey fur, powerful hind legs
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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
[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
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a small marsupial resembling a small kangaroo or wallaby, known for its compact body, short tail, and hopping locomotion
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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
[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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marsupial mole
[noun]
a burrowing mammal found in arid regions of Australia, with a cylindrical body and velvety fur
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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
[noun]
a small marsupial endemic to Australia that is known for its ability to dig complex underground burrow systems
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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
[noun]
a genus of small insectivorous marsupials native to Australia, known for their unique mating behavior and short lifespan
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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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ringtail
[noun]
a small, arboreal marsupial known for its distinctive appearance, characterized by a long, bushy tail
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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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