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Dasyuridae

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Dasyuridae – Кволові (дазіурові) – Dasyurids

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Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae, now f...

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Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae, now f...

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Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae, now f...

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How Does Dasyuridae Look? | How to Say Dasyuridae in English? | What is Dasyuridae?

The Dasyuridae are a family of marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea, including 75 living species divided into 21 genera. Many are small and mouse-like or shrew-like, giving them the misnomer marsupial mice or marsupial shrews, but the group also includes the cat-sized quolls, as well as the Tasmanian devil. They are found in a wide range of habitats, including grassland, forests, and mountains, and some species are arboreal or semiaquatic.
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