Rat Kangaroo (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several rabbit-sized ratlike Australian kangaroos.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The rat-kangaroo, also known as Potorus tridactylus, primarily inhabits eastern Australia's rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
- In particular, the long-nosed potoroo, a type of rat-kangaroo, specializes in eating fungi and fruits, seeds, and other plant-based food.
- Sadly, there are few sightings of the long-footed potoroo, an endangered rat-kangaroo native to southern New South Wales and eastern Victoria.
- Despite their name, rat-kangaroos have poor digging abilities compared to actual rabbits or ground-dwelling rodents and prefer brushwood habitats.
- Researchers extensively study rat-kangaroos' diets and daily routines in controlled environments to help with their conservation efforts.