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Possums, Kangaroos and Wombats

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

	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 featherta...

	Wombat The wombat is the largest burrowing mammal. Indeed, it is such an accomplished burrower that early settlers called it a 'badger'.

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