marsupial

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The authors note that occasional hopping is already observed in many smaller animals today, including hopping rodents and small marsupials.

From Science Daily

The lifespan benefits of reduced reproduction appeared across a wide range of mammals, including primates, marsupials, and rodents.

From Science Daily

A previously unknown species of native bushland marsupial, closely related to the kangaroo, has been identified through new research.

From Science Daily

Wallabies are primarily found in Australia and nearby islands, and are members of the macropod family of marsupials, along with kangaroos.

From BBC

Land clearing and urbanisation are leaving the marsupials hungry and homeless, while natural disasters are drowning or cooking them en masse.

From BBC