bettong

English

Bettongia gaimardi (Tasmanian bettong)

Etymology

Recorded in English since 1830–40; from Dharug badang.

Noun

bettong (plural bettongs)

Any of the marsupial genera Bettongia and Aepyprymnus; closely related to kangaroos.
Bettongs rather resemble rats, having short noses, short, rounded ears, long hind feet and a naked muzzle tip.

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See also

References

bettong on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Bettongia on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Bettongia on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

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