Zoology- Potoroidae (bettongs, potoroos, rat kangaroos)

Family Potoroidae
There are 9 species in this family of marsupials! Learn more about them.
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Potoroidae
The species in this family are found in Australia and Tasmania. They brown to grayish-brown. They have long hind feet and stand upright by balancing themselves on their feet and thick, long tails.
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Aepyprymnus (rufous bettong)

Rufous Bettong
The rufous bettong has reddish-brown fur, a hair-covered snout, black hair on the back of its ears.
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Bettongia (bettongs)

Brush-tailed bettong
The brush-tailed bettong has a brown fur, rounded ears, and long tail with a bushy black tip.
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Brush-tailed Bettong
The introduction of predators like the red fox to Australia caused the population of brush-tailed bettongs to drop.
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Brush-tailed Bettong
Brush-tailed bettong are solitary animals, except during mating season. .
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Brush-tailed Bettong
The female brush-tailed bettong has a single baby that will stay in her pouch for about 110 days.
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Burrowing Bettong
The burrowing bettong is nocturnal. It uses scent to locate food. Learn more.
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Burrowing Bettong
The burrowing bettong was once one of the most widespread mammals inhabiting the Australian mainland.
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Tasmanian Bettong
The Tasmanian bettong was once found in Australia, but now is only found in the eastern half of Tasmania.
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Tasmanian Bettong
The Tasmanian bettong uses its prehensile tail to carry nesting material!.
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Caloprymnus (desert rat-kangaroo)

Potorous (potoroos)

Gilbert's Potoroo
Gilbert's potoroo is only found the Two People's Bay park area of Western Australia.
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Gilbert's Potoroo
Gilbert's potoroo has gray fur, a long tail, long back legs, and short front legs.
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Long-footed Potoroo
The long-footed potoroo is also known as the rat kangaroo.
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Long-footed Potoroo
The long-footed potoroo is found in the forests of south-eastern Australia.
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Long-nosed Potoroo
The long-nosed potoroo has grayish-brown fur, a long, prehensile tail, and a long nose!
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Long-nosed Potoroo
The long-nosed potoroo is found in Tasmania and Australia.
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Arkive Video and Images
Brush-tailed Bettong
Burrowing Bettong
Broad-faced Potoroo
Gilbert's Potoroo
Long-footed Potoroo
Long-nosed Potoroo