Dasyuridae - Dasyurids
There are 72 species in this family. They are found in Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea, and Indonesia. They vary in size from small and mouse-like to dog-sized. Most species in this family have long, pointed heads; rounded ears; and long, furred tails. The species in this family are marsupials, but some species do not have a full pouch. Instead, they have folds of skin that hold their young. The species in this family are carnivores or insectivores.
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