Marsupials

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun A small to medium-sized marsupial native to the Americas, known for its rat-like appearance and prehensile tail.

  • The opossum is a marsupial native to North and South America.
  • I saw an opossum rummaging through the trash last night.
  • That opossum is playing dead again.
  • She played possum like an opossum when confronted with the truth.

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.