Potoroo definitions

Potoroo

1) Australian rat kangaroos 2) Kangaroo rat 3) Rat kangaroo 4) Small, ratlike kangaroo
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A potoroo is a kangaroo-like marsupial about the size of a rabbit. It is a macropod. All three extant species are threatened, especially the long-footed Potoroo (Endangered) and Gilbert`s potoroo (Critically Endangered). The main threats are predation by introduced species (especially foxes) and habitat loss. Potoroos were formerly very common in....
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Potoroo

• (n.) Any small kangaroo belonging to Hypsiprymnus, Bettongia, and allied genera, native of Australia and Tasmania. Called also kangaroo rat.
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potoroo

(from the article `rat kangaroo`) The four species of short-nosed rat kangaroos (genus Bettongia), also called boodies, have pinkish noses and short ears. The two long-nosed rat ...
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Potoroo

Po`to·roo' noun (Zoology) Any small kangaroo belonging to Hypsiprymnus , Bettongia , and allied genera, native of Australia and Tasmania. Called also kangaroo rat .
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