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Marsupials
Marsupials are mammals that commonly bear a pouch such as Kangaroos and Koala Bears. Two thirds of marsupial species are found in Australia.
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The Smiley Quokka Is an Australian Super Survivor
The smallest of the wallaby species is known to pose for selfies with tourists and be cuter than cute. But the feisty quokka has had to fight for its very survival.
8 Cuddly Facts About Koalas
They look so cute and fluffy, but koalas have a fierce side too. Still, their biggest threat to survival is mankind.
Sugar Gliders Are Nature's Cutest Little Daredevils
These adorable marsupials look as sweet as their name. But what, exactly, are sugar gliders?
Opossums: So Darn Ugly They're Adorable
Sure, opossums eat out of your trashcan, but they're also strange little superheroes.
Deadly Chlamydia Threatens Koalas Down Under
Koala populations in Australia are in decline, in part due to the ravages of chlamydia, a sexually transmitted bacterial infection.
Kangaroo Anthropomorphism Crushed by Mother Nature
Once more, humanity's attempts to view other animals as human lands us in a difficult spot, as this week's widely circulated photo of a "grieving" kangaroo illustrates.
Red Kangaroo
In this guide to the Red Kangaroo, you'll learn cool facts about its habitat, unique behaviors and it's converstation status.
Are Tasmanian Devils Fighting Their Way Out of Extinction?
Tasmanian devils are scrappy little marsupials with jaws as strong as tigers'. But a deadly form of cancer is threatening to annihilate the species. Can the devils be saved before it's too late?
Why Is Wombat Scat Shaped Like a Cube?
Perhaps just as puzzling as the Rubik's Cube (though not as colorful), the purpose of wombat scat's geometrical shape seems mysterious. So what's the scoop on wombat poop?
Marsupial Pictures
Marsupials are mammals that commonly bear a pouch such as kangaroos and koalas. Did you know that two thirds of marsupial species are found in Australia? Find out more by viewing this marsupial image gallery.
Why do kangaroos hop?
Million-dollar endorsement deals or a sneaker named the Air Roo aren't in the cards for kangaroos. Since these animals can't play in any Final Four championships, why do they hop?
Do koalas smell like cough drops?
If you can get past a koala's pungent scent of urine and mating-musk, you might detect a faint hint of cough drops. Why do koalas smell like they'd clear out your sinuses?
What's the difference between a wallaby and a kangaroo?
If you want to determine whether you've got your hands on a wallaby or a kangaroo, you're going to have to pry open the animal's mouth and examine its molars.
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