Rufous Bettong
The rufous bettong (also called the rufous rat‑kangaroo) is a small marsupial from eastern Australia that looks like a cross between a wallaby and a rodent: it hops on powerful hind legs, but relies on strong foreclaws for digging and a thick, semi‑prehensile tail for balance and nest‑building.It...
Long-nosed Potoroo
The long‑nosed potoroo (Potorous tridactylus) is a small marsupial native to south‑eastern Australia and Tasmania. It looks a little like a miniature kangaroo with a long, tapering snout and powerful digging claws. Mostly active at night, it forages in leaf litter and soft soils, leaving distincti...