Species

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 […]

Sugar gliders are cute little animals that, when given treats and allowed to bond, can become lovely pets. They can have a reputation for being smelly pets, but is this reputation warranted? Are sugar gliders stinky? Although they do have a natural scent, they shouldn’t be overpowering or disgusting. There are several reasons why it

Unless you live in Australia or New Zealand, or are planning to travel there, you probably haven’t thought very much about interacting with a koala. However, if you’re going to be in the vicinity of any koala habitats in the near future, it’s a good idea to consider how you might handle coming face to

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,

We’ve all been melted in the past by the adorable creatures that are wombats. They’re incredibly fun to look at, but many of us don’t know very much about them. As well as being very cute, wombats are also fascinating creatures that can be very entertaining to learn about.  If you want to know more

When we think of animals that nurture their babies in their pouches, we often think of kangaroos first, but they’re not the only marsupials that have this special feature. The pouch is an important part of a koala’s development, as it houses the young until they’re strong enough to venture outside by themselves. But, how

When we think of animals that are native to Australia who carry their young in pouches, we often think of kangaroo mothers exclusively. This doesn’t, however, mean that there aren’t other members of the animal kingdom that have pouches that they use to insulate their babies. If you’ve ever wondered if other marsupials, such as