bettong
Any of the marsupial genera Bettongia and AepyprymnusAny of the marsupial genera Bettongia and Aepyprymnus; closely related to kangaroos.
» Experts have said cats have been a “major cause of decline” for many endangered marsupials, including the bilby, bandicoot, bettong and numbat.
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1 sensesAny of the marsupial genera Bettongia and Aepyprymnus; closely related to kangaroos.
Bettongs rather resemble rats, having short noses, short, rounded ears, long hind feet and a naked muzzle tip.
- short-nosed rat kangaroo
Examples
1 sentencesExperts have said cats have been a “major cause of decline” for many endangered marsupials, including the bilby, bandicoot, bettong and numbat.
Origin
Borrowed from Dharug badang. Recorded in English since 1830–40.Borrowed from Dharug badang. Recorded in English since 1830–40.
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