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The Ultimate Kangaroo Quiz
May. 25, 2011
There's lots more to know about kangaroos than the interesting way they carry their babies. Take this quiz to learn more about kangaroos.
The Ultimate Tasmanian Devil Quiz
May. 18, 2011
Extinction of the Tasmanian devil is a serous concern. Take this quiz and learn more about the possible extinction of the Tasmanian devil.
Are Tasmanian devils fighting their way to extinction?
Jan. 6, 2009
Tasmanian devil extinction is a possibility; even at birth, their lives are fraught with survival hardships. Read about the cause of Tasmanian devil extinction.
Why is wombat scat shaped like a cube?
Oct. 15, 2008
The shape of wombat scat closely resembles dice. Learn why wombat scat has such a distinctive shape and what this means for other animals in the area.
Marsupial Pictures
Sep. 8, 2008
Marsupials are mammals that commonly bear a pouch such as kangaroos and koalas. Learn more by viewing these marsupial pictures.
Why do kangaroos hop?
Aug. 5, 2008
Kangaroos hop with the help of powerful toes and springy tendons. Learn how kangaroos hop across terrain, and if they're physically able to walk.
Do koalas smell like cough drops?
Jul. 15, 2008
Do koalas smell like cough drops? Learn how koalas break down eucalyptus leaves, digest them and render calories from their very fibrous food source.
Dasyure
Apr. 22, 2008
Dasyure is a term applied to a number of different small marsupials. Learn more about the term dasyure at Animal Planet.
Phalanger
Apr. 22, 2008
Phalanger is a genus of opossum. Learn more about the phalanger genus at Animal Planet.
Tasmanian Devil
Apr. 22, 2008
The Tasmanian devil is a carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania. Learn more about the Tasmanian devil at Animal Planet.
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