pygmy possum

British  

noun

1. any of various small Australasian marsupials, esp the burramys

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Example Sentences

Last are the mammals, from the mightiest Javan rhinoceros to the meekest mountain pygmy possum.

From New York Times

Alpine species such as the mountain pygmy possum have life cycles built around winter snow, while many of the world's cities rely on snowmelt for their water supply.

From Salon

Pygmy possums would be unlikely to share their box with the spiders; in 2019, a huntsman, which can be six inches from leg to leg, reportedly ate a pygmy possum in Tasmania.

From New York Times

“Tree hollows have been massively depleted around Australia because of logging, and pygmy possum habitat has become extremely fragmented,” Dr. Ritchie said.

From New York Times

This may even explain why the gecko decided to live with the pygmy possum family.

From New York Times