Mammals > Marsupials
The Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is the only native marsupial found in the United States and Canada, belonging to the ancient New World marsupial family Didelphidae. Recognized by its scruffy grey-and-white coarse fur, pointed white face with dark beady...
Mammals > Marsupials
The Red Kangaroo (Osphranter rufus, formerly Macropus rufus) is the largest living marsupial on Earth and the largest terrestrial mammal native to the Australian continent. Endemic to the vast, sun-baked expanse of the arid Australian interior, this iconic macropodid...
Mammals > Marsupials
The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is the world’s largest surviving carnivorous marsupial, a title it inherited following the extinction of the thylacine (Tasmanian tiger) in 1936. Endemic exclusively to the rugged, temperate island of Tasmania off...
Mammals > Marsupials
The Red-legged Pademelon (Thylogale stigmatica) is a small, compact forest-dwelling wallaby native to the lush tropical and subtropical rainforests of northeastern Australia and southern New Guinea. Instantly distinguished by its rich rust-red cheeks, forearms, and...
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