Australian Wildlife

noun a mammal of an order whose members are born incompletely developed and are typically carried and suckled in a pouch on the mother's belly, including the kangaroos, opossums, bandicoots, and wombats.

• The marsupial is a type of mammal that carries its young in a pouch.
• I saw a cute little marsupial hopping around in the backyard.
• That marsupial is one cool dude, always hanging out in the trees.
• The company's CEO is like a marsupial, always keeping a close eye on the new projects.

noun a small to medium-sized nocturnal marsupial with a pointed snout, long tail, and sharp claws, native to Australia, New Guinea, and Sulawesi.

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• The possum is a marsupial native to Australia and surrounding islands.
• I saw a possum in my backyard last night scavenging for food.
• That possum is one sneaky critter, always getting into the trash cans.
• She played possum during the meeting, pretending to be asleep to avoid participating.

noun a mammal of the order Monotremata, which includes the platypus and echidnas, that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young

• The monotreme is a unique type of mammal that lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young.
• Did you know that the platypus is a type of monotreme?
• That monotreme is one weird animal, laying eggs and all.
• Being a monotreme in a world of mammals can sometimes make you feel like the odd one out.

noun a type of lizard known for its spiky beard-like scales under its chin

• The bearded dragon is a species of lizard native to Australia.
• I love watching my bearded dragon bask under the heat lamp.
• Check out my new pet, he's a cool bearded dragon!
• The bearded dragon of the office, always keeping an eye on everything happening.

noun A type of monitor lizard found in Australia and nearby islands.

• The goanna is a type of monitor lizard found in Australia.
• I saw a huge goanna while hiking in the bush.
• That goanna is as big as a crocodile!
• She moved through the crowd like a swift goanna, always one step ahead.

noun A small marsupial native to Australia, known for its friendly and curious nature.

• The quokka is a small marsupial native to Australia.
• I saw a cute quokka hopping around in the bush.
• That quokka is so chill, just lounging in the sun.
• Her smile was as infectious as a quokka's grin.

noun A small, nocturnal marsupial native to Australia, known for its long ears and pointed nose.

• The bilby is a nocturnal marsupial native to Australia.
• I saw a cute little bilby at the wildlife sanctuary.
• Check out that cool bilby hopping around!
• The bilby symbolizes the unique wildlife found in the Australian outback.

noun a crossbreed between a pug and a beagle

• The puggle is a hybrid animal that is a mix between a pug and a beagle.
• I saw the cutest puggle at the park today!
• My friend's puggle is so adorable, I can't get enough of him!
• The puggle of responsibilities and work can be overwhelming at times.

noun a type of venomous snake native to Australia

• The acanthophis is a genus of elapid snakes native to Australia and New Guinea.
• I saw an acanthophis while hiking in the outback.
• That acanthophis is one sneaky snake, watch out!
• Her words were like the venom of an acanthophis, striking deep into his heart.