The biological family of carnivorous marsupials from Australia, Tasmania, and nearby regions, including quolls, native cats, and devils.
From Greek 'dasys' (thick, hairy) + Old French 'ure' + Latin '-idae' (family suffix). The family name was established when these animals were first scientifically classified.
Dasyuridae is one of the most underrated mammal families on Earth—while big kangaroos get attention, these fierce little carnivores are actually the apex predators of the Australian bush!
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