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pygmy possum

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noun

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

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

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

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 • Nov. 28, 2022

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

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2022

“It’s the first time I’ve seen a pygmy possum as prey.”

From The Guardian • Jun. 18, 2019

That land is Australia, and it is social media’s favorite guinea pig—or guinea pygmy possum, if you will.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2018