Macropodidae (Noun)
Meaning
Kangaroos; wallabies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Macropodidae, the family that includes kangaroos and wallabies, can be found throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania, and nearby islands.
- Kangaroos, members of the macropodidae family, have large powerful hind legs that allow them to cover long distances at high speeds.
- In zoos around the world, wallabies, a smaller macropodidae relative of the kangaroo, can be found in enclosures mimicking their native Australian habitats.
- Some members of the macropodidae family are considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and human conflict, which is threatening the survival of several wallaby species.
- Biologists are working to classify the diverse species within the macropodidae family, including wallabies and their larger relatives, the kangaroos.