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Marsupials (Opossums, etc.)
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Animal Bytes: Kangaroo and Wallaby 
 Illustrated fact sheet on these marsupials whose family name, (Macropodidae) means "big feet." Discusses young kangaroos (joeys), kangaroo habitat, social habits, diet, anatomical features that help a kangaroo hop, and more. Includes photos, fast facts, and links to definitions of terms in the article. From the San Diego Zoo. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-kangaroo.html Topics: Mammals Last updated Mar 7, 2006 Australian Government: Kangaroos - Australia's Best-known Animals
Description of this mammal that hops on strong back legs. The kangaroo is "found naturally in the wild only in Australia and New Guinea, although feral populations of some species have been introduced in New Zealand, Great Britain and Hawaii." Features a list of species, details about conservation efforts and about kangaroo and wallaby harvesting, population estimates and trends, and statistics about numbers killed commercially. From the Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australian Government. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/trade-use/wild-harvest/kangaroo/ Topics: Mammals Last updated Feb 9, 2007 Australian Koala Foundation (AKF)
This is the private organization "whose prime focus and aim is the long-term conservation and effective management of the wild Koala in Australia." The site features facts about koalas (habitat, diet, life cycle, koala sounds, and more), images, and information about AKF projects. Also includes information for children. Available in several languages. https://www.savethekoala.com/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Mammals, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 7, 2006 Bilby: Australia's Easter Bunny
Fact sheet about the greater bilby, "the only surviving bandicoot in arid Queensland [Australia]. ... Its closest relative, the lesser bilby, is extinct. In recent years, attempts have been made to replace the Easter bunny with the Easter bilby to make the public aware of this important Australian animal's plight." Covers physical features, habitat, food, breeding, threats to survival, protection, and related topics. From the Queensland's Environmental Protection Agency. http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/wildlife-ecosystems/wildlife/threatened_plants_and_animals/endangered/bilby/ Topics: Animals, Mammals Last updated Oct 29, 2009 GliderCENTRAL
The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) is an appealing little Australian marsupial that can glide long distances through the air. This Web site has links to their care, breeders, veterinarians, and information about them as both pets and wild animals. While they are gaining popularity as pets, they are not legal pets in most of the United States, including California. http://sugarglider.net/ Topics: Mammals Last updated Nov 30, 2002 Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia
"This [Australian industry organization] site promotes an understanding of the kangaroo industry, its vital role in the environmental sustainability of the Australian rangelands, and its role in indigenising Australian Agriculture." Provides material about the main commercial uses for kangaroo (leather, meat for human consumption, and pet food), data supporting the sustainability of the kangaroo industry, and recipes (in metric measurements) for dishes such as kangaroo medallions and coriander chili kangaroo. http://www.kangaroo-industry.asn.au/ Topics: Industries, Mammals Last updated Mar 7, 2006 Koalas Overrunning Australia Island "Ark"
This 2002 article describes a government program to control the population of koalas living on "Kangaroo Island, a rugged eco-tourism paradise 30 minutes by air southwest of Adelaide." Includes information about the sterilization and transportation programs, and responses to these programs by conservation organizations and the media. From the National Geographic Society. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/05/0510_020510_TVkoala.html Topics: Animals, Environment, Mammals, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 21, 2005 The Marsupial Society of Australia
This organization "based in Adelaide, South Australia, [is] dedicated to providing information and education regarding keeping and breeding our native Fauna in captivity." The site features fact sheets about animals such as the dalgyte or rabbit-eared bandicoot, the brush-tailed bettong, the fat-tailed dunnart, the Tasmanian devil, and more. Also includes information about hand rearing, games and coloring pages for children, and links to related sites. http://www.marsupialsociety.org Topics: Mammals, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 21, 2005 Opossum Society of the United States
This nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and educational organization is dedicated to "North America's only marsupial." Includes background information about opossums, a FAQ, educational materials, photos, and other material for adults and children. Highlights include "Cannibalism in the Opossum" and "Opossum Paws and Prints." http://www.opossumsocietyus.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Mammals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 18, 2003 Wildlife of Tasmania: Tasmanian Devil
Fact sheet about this Australian mammal, which "cannot be mistaken for any other marsupial. Its spine-chilling screeches, black colour, and reputed bad-temper, led the early European settlers to call it The Devil." Includes a FAQ, images, video and audio clips, and information about Devil Facial Tumour Disease affecting the Tasmanian devil population. From Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service. http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=387 Topics: Mammals Last updated Sep 22, 2009 World Wide Wombat Web
This site from a wombat enthusiast provides links to information about this Australian burrowing marsupial. Includes links to information about northern and southern hairy-nosed wombats, a site about the care of orphaned joeys and releasing them into the wild, images, and more. http://serf.org/wombats.html Topics: Animals, Mammals, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 2, 2004 WWF: Kangaroo
Fact sheet on kangaroos, "big-footed marsupials which evolved in Australia." Topics include the kangaroo family (which includes wallaroos, potoroos, rat kangaroos, tree kangaroos, pademelons, and wallabies), size, anatomy, geographic location, diet, habits, and young kangaroos (joeys). Includes brief profiles of four kangaroo species, and several images. From the World Wildlife Federation (WWF). http://www.panda.org/about_our_earth/species/kangaroo/ Topics: Mammals Last updated Apr 2, 2009 |
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