Native Cat (Noun)
Meaning
Carnivorous arboreal cat-like marsupials of Australia and Tasmania.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The native cat is a carnivorous marsupial native to the forests of Australia and Tasmania.
- Eastern quolls were once considered sacred native cats by the Aboriginal people of Tasmania.
- Several species of native cats can be found in northern Australia, including the spotted-tailed quoll and the tiger quoll.
- Native cats have adaptations such as strong claws and flexible joints that enable them to climb and jump through trees.
- Unfortunately, the Tasmanian native cat, once considered a distinct species, has been reclassified as the same species as the mainland eastern quoll.