Notoryctemorphia - marsupial moles

This order includes the marsupial moles that live in the deserts of western Australia. There is one family with two species in the order - the southern marsupial mole and the northern marsupial mole.

The southern marsupial mole and the northern marsupial mole are endangered species in Australia. They are found in the deserts of central Australia.

They are about 5 inches in length and have yellowish-brown fur, short tails, and pointed heads. They spend most of their lives underground and have many adaptations that help them live in the sand.