Many people picture kangaroos bounding across dry plains, but fewer know if these unique animals can handle water. This question might seem odd at first, but it touches on a gap in our understanding of kangaroo behavior and physical capabilities. Despite their famous hopping, kangaroos have surprising physical skills that often go unnoticed. One curious […]
Sugar gliders are not only super cute possums, but they’re also widely interesting too! From their sleeping and eating habits, to their life cycle and lifespan, there’s not a dull fact surrounding the sugar glider. These tiny marsupials are native to Australia, they get their name from little flaps of skin they have, which come
We all love the cute joeys, the baby kangaroos that live in the mothers pouch. Many believe that they are born in the pouch but that is actually not the case. Joeys will climb into the pouch independently following their birth. So that once again raises the question: how do kangaroos give birth (see also:
Quokkas are one of the cutest animals on the planet, but do they make good pets and more importantly can you own them as a pet legally? It’s considered to be impossible due to how difficult they are to look after effectively and that to own one is in fact illegal in most countries of
Opossums are an animal that people either love or hate, it cannot be denied that they are a weird looking creature. But despite their quirky appearance they are generally harmless, the gray marsupial with a hairless tail can be scary if you are not expecting to encounter one but be assured that they are much
Due to disease, bushfires, and human encroachment on natural habitat, unfortunately, koalas are under threat of extinction. In addition to this, koalas are constantly at risk of being eaten by potential predators. So, while koalas may look cute and cuddly, they have many factors pinned against them. One-way koalas avoid predators is by climbing high
Opossums are common sights in many suburban and rural areas of North America and Australia, often considered vermin or pests by many, due to their lives as scavengers, and their propensity for carrying disease. As such, most people seek to get rid of opossums from their property, places of business, or their neighborhood. But what if,
Jaw disease is a common illness prevalent amongst macropods, and can seriously limit the lifespan the creatures have. But what exactly is a macropod, and how can jaw disease be identified? What Is A Macropod? Macropods (or macropodidae) are a family of marsupials that includes kangaroos, wallabies, tree kangaroos, wallaroos, pademelons, quokkas, and several other
While the Tasmanian devil might conjure images of Taz – the ever popular Looney Tunes character – they are actually real creatures, and ones that have been subject to widespread changes in terms of population in recent decades. But what exactly is killing the Tasmanian devil, and what efforts are being made to remedy this
When we first think of kangaroos, it can be difficult to discern which family in the animal kingdom they belong to. This is because they have a highly distinctive appearance that sets them apart from other animals. Many reading this article may be wondering whether or not kangaroos are classified as rodents, because after all,
