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rat kangaroo

/ˈræt ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/

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/ˈræt ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/C1formalaustralian
  • ruНебольшое сумчатое животное, обитающее в Австралии, также известное как беттонг или потору, напоминающее маленького кенгуру с крысиными чертами.

A small marsupial native to Australia, also known as a bettong or potoroo, resembling a small kangaroo with rat-like features.

  1. Small marsupialC1formalaustralian

    Any of various small, hopping marsupials of the family Potoroidae, native to Australia, resembling a small kangaroo or a large rat.

    ruКрысиный кенгуру

    • The rat kangaroo is a nocturnal animal that feeds on fungi and roots.
    • We spotted a rat kangaroo hopping through the bush at dusk.
    • Rat kangaroos are important for spreading fungal spores in the forest.