Lee
and Karen Duquette at Something Wild, a Wildlife Sanctuary, a Tasmania premier wildlife experience in Tasmania, Australia December 25, 2005 |
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Below: Koalas are tree climbing marsupials native to Australia. They are famous for their round, fuzzy ears and eucalyptus-based diet. Despite their nickname, they are NOT bears. Because their diet is low nutrients, koalas conserve energy by sleeping up to 22 hours a day. |
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Below Kangaroos are large marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea. They are famous for their powerful hind legs used for bounding, and their large tails, plus pouches to carry their young ones - joeys). These kangaroos were not that large. |
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Below: The Tasmanian Devil is the world's largest carnivorous marsupial. It weighs between 5 to14 kg and is native to the island state of Tasmania. Recognized by its stocky build, black fur and powerful bite, this nocturnal scavenger is primarily solitary and plays a crucial roll in maintaining ecosystem health. Shown below are babies. |
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Below: Wombats are stout, burrowing marsupials native to Australia, measuring about 1-meter and weighting 20 - 25 kg. They are famous for their unique, cube-shaped feces, which prevents the scat from rolling away when they mark their territory. |
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