Dasyure

/ˈdæsɪjʊr/ noun

Definition

A small to medium-sized carnivorous marsupial from Australia, including quolls, Tasmanian devils, and native cats.

Etymology

From Greek 'dasys' (thick, hairy) + Old French 'ure' (suffix forming animal names). The term was coined to describe these hairy Australian marsupials.

Kelly Says

Dasyures are basically Australia's answer to weasels and stoats—fierce, furry hunters with massive attitude despite their small size, and some are only the size of a mouse!

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