potorous

• Nom désignant un genre de petits marsupiaux ressemblant à des rats-kangourous, vivant en Australie, connus sous le nom de potorous.

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

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1. Small marsupialC2formalaustralian

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

   Potorous (marsupial)

   • 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.

   Synonymespotoroo