"That is a Greater Bilby! They have big ears! Not only do those huge
ears give them excellent hearing, they help keep the bilby cool in
hot weather!"
Common Ringtail Possum
Like most other marsupials, the Common Ringtail
Possum is nocturnal. This means that it is
active during the night. These animals have evolved
large eyes so that they can see in the dark.They have also developed prehensile tails
which they use to grab onto branches for balance.
Yapok
The Yapok is the only marsupial that lives
in water. It has webbed feet to help
it swim, and a tail that it uses as a
propeller.It even has waterproof fur! Both
males and females have pouches that close
when they dive underwater.
