potorous

unregelmäßiger Plural · Eigenname

A noun referring to a genus of small, rat-kangaroo-like marsupials native to Australia, known as potoroos.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Gattung kleiner rattenkänguruartiger Beuteltiere bezeichnet, die in Australien leben und als Potoroo bekannt sind.

1. Small marsupial C2 formal australian

   A small, rat-like marsupial native to Australia, belonging to the genus Potorous, known for its long snout and hopping gait.

   • The long-nosed potoroo is a shy creature that forages at night.
   • Potoroos are often found in dense undergrowth in coastal forests.
   • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered Gilbert's potoroo.

   🇩🇪Potoru

   Synonyme: potoroo