Edana

/ɛˈdɑːnə/ noun

Definition

A genus of small carnivorous marsupials from Australia, related to the quolls.

Etymology

From the Latin scientific nomenclature, likely related to indigenous Australian language or anatomical description. The genus name was established by 19th-century naturalists studying Australian fauna.

Kelly Says

The edana is so obscure that it's rarely talked about outside of specialized zoology texts—it's one of Australia's hidden mammal treasures that almost no one has heard of despite living in Australia!

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