Possums, Kangaroos and Wombats

Possums, kangaroos, and wombats are all part of the order Diprotodonta.

In this topic

  • Macropods
    The five species from the macropod family found in Tasmania are: kangaroos, wallabies, bettongs, pademelon and potoroos.
  • Possums
    The three major possum families are: Petauridae (ringtail and sugar gliders); Phalangeridae (brushtail and cuscuses); Burramyidae (pygmy and feathertail glider).
  • Wombat
    The bare-nosed wombat, also known as the common wombat, is the world's largest burrowing herbivorous mammal. Indeed, it is such an accomplished burrower that early settlers called it a 'badger'.
Wombat
Wombat. Image: Steve Johnson