Marsupials | Marsupialia

Marsupials are mammals characterized by the pouch the mother has for raising and protecting her young, also known as joeys. Marsupials are most commonly associated with Austrailia, because that’s where the well-known Kangaroos and Koalas are found, but marsupials, specifically the opposum, are also found in North, Central, and South America. Some species of marsupials are herbivores, while others are insectivores or carnivores. Marsupials typically live alone, except in the mating season, and the females will raise the joeys alone. Most marsupial mothers, expect for the Kangaroo and Koala, give birth to multiple young at a time. Marsupials play an important role in their environment: they spread seeds, pollinates, eat pests and vermin, and can aid the creation of habitats for other creatures by helping to loosen up soil for burrowing animals.

What do marsupials eat?

A marsupials’ diet depends on its species, teeth, and habitat. Marsupials can be omnivores, herbivores, carnivores, or insectivores. For example, bandicoots, Australian possums, and American opossums are omnivores, while wombat, kangaroos, and koalas are herbivores. Marsupials typically eat bugs, smaller mammals, birds, fruit, seeds, and eucalyptus leaves.

Why do marsupials have pouches?

Marsupials have pouches that are essential for the well-being of their offspring. After birth marsupials climb into the pouch and then latch into their mother’s nipple. The offspring continues to develop for 6 months inside pouch after birth, and receives the nursing and care required to later survive on its own.

Where do marsupials live?

Marsupials live in Australia, as well as North, Central, and South America. They are not picky with their habitats. They typically live in forests, savannas, and shrublands. Some species of marsupials live in desert-like habitats while some live in burrows.

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34”-40” | 86-102 cm
28”-33” | 71-84 cm
20-60 lb | 9-27 kg
10-14 years (wild); up to 15-17 years (captivity)
Agile Wallaby
102.000
84.000
27.000
17.00
67000
GUIDE
3D
Agile Wallaby
8”-13” | 20-33 cm
14”-24” | 36-61 cm
6.5-15 lb | 3-7 kg
8-11 years (wild); up to 17 years (captivity)
Common Spotted Cuscus
33.000
61.000
7.000
17.00
6700
GUIDE
3D
Common Spotted Cuscus
24”-28” | 61-71 cm
40”-45” | 102-114 cm
45-75 lb | 20-34 kg
5-12 years (wild); up to 20-30 years (captivity)
Common Wombat
71.000
114.000
34.000
30.00
149000
GUIDE
3D
Common Wombat
Koala
148000
15”-23” | 38-58
24”-36” | 61-91 cm
9-20 lb | 4-9 kg
8-12 years (wild); up to 16-20 years (captivity)
Koala
58.000
91.000
9.000
20.00
148000
GUIDE
3D
Koala
6”-8.5” | 15-22 cm
12”-17” | 31-43 cm
1.6-3.3 lb | .7-1.5 kg
2-4 years (wild); up to 5-6 years (captivity)
Long-Nosed Bandicoot
22.000
43.000
1.500
6.00
44000
GUIDE
3D
Long-Nosed Bandicoot
Numbat
11000
5”-7” | 13-18 cm
8”-11.5” | 20-29 cm
.6-1.25 lb | .3-.6 kg
4-5 years (wild); up to 8 years (captivity)
Numbat
18.000
29.000
0.600
8.00
11000
GUIDE
3D
Numbat
Quokka
190000
9.5”-13” | 24-33 cm
16”-21” | 41-53 cm
5-11 lb | 2.3-5 kg
8-12 years (wild); up to 13-15 years (captivity)
Quokka
33.000
53.000
5.000
15.00
190000
GUIDE
3D
Quokka
4’10”-6’10” | 147-208 cm
39”-63” | 99-160 cm
50-200 lb | 23-91 kg
8-16 years (wild); up to 25-27 years (captivity)
Red Kangaroo
208.000
160.000
91.000
27.00
132000
GUIDE
3D
Red Kangaroo
13.5”-17” | 34-43 cm
22”-28” | 56-71 cm
13-18 lb | 6-8 kg
4-6 years (wild); up to 8 years (captivity)
Tasmanian Devil
43.000
71.000
8.000
8.00
127000
GUIDE
3D
Tasmanian Devil
20”-27” | 51-69 cm
39”-51” | 99-130 cm
35-65 lb | 16-29 kg
5-7 years (wild); up to 8-11 years (captivity)
Thylacine
69.000
130.000
29.000
11.00
44000
GUIDE
3D
Thylacine
8”-11” | 20-28 cm
14”-19” | 36-48 cm
4-14 lb | 2-6 kg
2-4 years (wild); up to 6 years (captivity)
Virginia Opossum
28.000
48.000
6.000
6.00
8900
GUIDE
3D
Virginia Opossum
32”-58” | 81-147 cm
30”-55” | 75-140 cm
40-120 lb | 18-54 kg
12-18 years (wild); up to 20-22 years (captivity)
Wallaroo
147.000
140.000
54.000
22.00
7000
GUIDE
3D
Wallaroo
Wallaroo (Osphranter robustus)
Dimensioned comparison drawing of the Wallaroo compared to an average person

The Wallaroo (Osphranter robustus) also called the euro, is a mammal that is similar to the kangaroo. The Wallaroo looks like a mix between the wallaby and kangaroo. They are native to Australia. Their diet mainly consists of grasses and shrubs. The Wallaroo is mostly nocturnal and solitary. During mating process, the two males fight to gain the attention of the female. As a Wallaroo’s teeth wear down, they will fall out. New teeth will then appear that will push the whole row forward.

Wallaroos have a standing height of 32”-58” (81-147 cm), body length between 30”-55” (75-140 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 40-120 lb (18-54 kg). The tail of the Wallaroo is 29”-36” (75-90 cm) in length. Wallaroos have a typical lifespan of 12-18 years in the wild and up to 20-22 years in captivity.

Set of dimensioned standing side elevation drawings of the Wallaroo
The Wallaroo (Osphranter robustus) also called the euro, is a mammal that is similar to the kangaroo. The Wallaroo looks like a mix between the wallaby and kangaroo. They are native to Australia. Their diet mainly consists of grasses and shrubs. The Wallaroo is mostly nocturnal and solitary.

Wallaroos have a standing height of 32”-58” (81-147 cm), body length between 30”-55” (75-140 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 40-120 lb (18-54 kg). The tail of the Wallaroo is 29”-36” (75-90 cm) in length. Wallaroos have a typical lifespan of 12-18 years in the wild and up to 20-22 years in captivity.

Set of dimensioned standing side elevation drawings of the Wallaroo
Wallaroo (Osphranter robustus)
Height:
32”-58” | 81-147 cm
Width:
Length:
30”-55” | 75-140 cm
Depth:
Weight:
40-120 lb | 18-54 kg
Area:
Tail Length
29”-36” | 75-90 cm
Scientific Name
Osphranter robustus
Lifespan
12-18 years (wild); up to 20-22 years (captivity)

Drawings include:

Wallaroo side elevation (standing), front (standing), side (jumping)

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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)

The Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), also known as the Koala Bear, is a solitary marsupial who inhabits the eucalypt woodlands, with the extent of its home covering more than a dozen trees. The Koala has a stout gray body, cream chest, large round head, fluffy ears, and a leathery nose likened to the shape of a spoon.

Due to their strict and selective diet consisting entirely on the leaves of eucalyptus trees, the Koala is left nutrient deficient. The result is a sedentary life for this marsupial, filled with long hours of sleeping and sitting exposed amongst the trees.

Koalas have a shoulder height of 15”-23” (38-58 cm), body length between 24”-36” (61-91 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 9-20 lb (4-9 kg). The tail of the Koala is .4”-.75” (1-2 cm) in length. Koalas have a typical lifespan of 8-12 years in the wild and up to 16-20 years when raised in captivity.

Set of elevation drawings of the Koala climbing and sitting
The Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), also known as the Koala Bear, is a solitary marsupial who inhabits the eucalypt woodlands, with the extent of its home covering more than a dozen trees. The Koala has a stout gray body, cream chest, large round head, fluffy ears, and a leathery nose.

Koalas have a shoulder height of 15”-23” (38-58 cm), body length between 24”-36” (61-91 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 9-20 lb (4-9 kg). The tail of the Koala is .4”-.75” (1-2 cm) in length. Koalas have a typical lifespan of 8-12 years in the wild and up to 16-20 years when raised in captivity.

Set of elevation drawings of the Koala climbing and sitting
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
Height:
15”-23” | 38-58
Width:
Length:
24”-36” | 61-91 cm
Depth:
Weight:
9-20 lb | 4-9 kg
Area:
Tail Length
.4”-.75” | 1-2 cm
Scientific Name
Phascolarctos cinereus
Lifespan
8-12 years (wild); up to 16-20 years (captivity)

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Koala side elevation (sitting), front (standing), front (walking), side (walking), side (climbing)

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Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii)

The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a heavyset marsupial carnivore named after Tasmania, the island state located off the south coast of Australia— which happens to be this marsupial’s only native habitat. The ‘devil’ part of its name comes from its bad temper and growl, resulting in a menacing expression. Sharing resemblance to that of a bear, the Tasmanian Devil has a large head, bushy tail, and set of strong teeth like that of a hyena. The Tasmanian Devil’s coat is black with white markings on its chest mainly, but sometimes can be found on its sides.

Tasmanian Devils have a shoulder height of 13.5”-17” (34-43 cm), body length between 22”-28” (56-71 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 13-18 lb (6-8 kg). The tail of the Tasmanian Devil is 9.5”-10.5” (24-27 cm) in length. Tasmanian Devils have a typical lifespan of 4-6 years in the wild and up to 8 years in captivity.

Series of measured side elevation illustrations of the Tasmanian Devil
The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a heavyset marsupial carnivore named after Tasmania, the island state located off the south coast of Australia— which happens to be this marsupial’s only native habitat. The ‘devil’ part of its name comes from its well known bad temper and growl.

Tasmanian Devils have a shoulder height of 13.5”-17” (34-43 cm), body length between 22”-28” (56-71 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 13-18 lb (6-8 kg). The tail of the Tasmanian Devil is 9.5”-10.5” (24-27 cm) in length. Tasmanian Devils have a typical lifespan of 4-6 years in the wild and up to 8 years in captivity.

Series of measured side elevation illustrations of the Tasmanian Devil
Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii)
Height:
13.5”-17” | 34-43 cm
Width:
Length:
22”-28” | 56-71 cm
Depth:
Weight:
13-18 lb | 6-8 kg
Area:
Tail Length
9.5”-10.5” | 24-27 cm
Scientific Name
Sarcophilus harrisii
Lifespan
4-6 years (wild); up to 8 years (captivity)

Drawings include:

Tasmanian Devil side elevation (standing), front (standing), side (sitting), side (lying down)

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Long-Nosed Bandicoot (Perameles nasuta)

The Long-Nosed Bandicoot (Perameles nasuta) is a solitary and mainly nocturnal marsupial omnivore found in the regions of Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea, and neighboring islands. The Bandicoot’s body can be small to large-sized, characterized as portly and coarse-haired.

It has sharp teeth, a narrow snout, and hind legs that extend longer than its front limbs. In search for plants and insects, the Long-Nosed Bandicoot will dig funnel-shaped holes, often finding themselves deemed as pests by farmers for digging in fields and pastures. Types of Bandicoots include the long-nosed, short-nosed, pig-footed, and rabbit-eared (also known as bilbies).

Long-Nosed Bandicoots have a shoulder height of 6”-8.5” (15-22 cm), body length between 12”-17” (31-43 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 1.6-3.3 lb (.7-1.5 kg). The tail of the Long-Nosed Bandicoot is 5”-6” (13-15 cm) in length. Long-Nosed Bandicoots have a typical lifespan of 2-4 years in the wild and up to 5-6 years in captivity.

Collection of scaled drawings of Long-nosed Bandicoot in various poses
The Long-Nosed Bandicoot (Perameles nasuta) is a solitary and mainly nocturnal marsupial omnivore found in the regions of Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea, and neighboring islands. The Bandicoot’s body can be small to large-sized, characterized as portly and coarse-haired.

Long-Nosed Bandicoots have a shoulder height of 6”-8.5” (15-22 cm), body length between 12”-17” (31-43 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 1.6-3.3 lb (.7-1.5 kg). The tail of the Long-Nosed Bandicoot is 5”-6” (13-15 cm) in length. Long-Nosed Bandicoots have a typical lifespan of 2-4 years in the wild and up to 5-6 years in captivity.

Collection of scaled drawings of Long-nosed Bandicoot in various poses
Long-Nosed Bandicoot (Perameles nasuta)
Height:
6”-8.5” | 15-22 cm
Width:
Length:
12”-17” | 31-43 cm
Depth:
Weight:
1.6-3.3 lb | .7-1.5 kg
Area:
Tail Length
5”-6” | 13-15 cm
Scientific Name
Perameles nasuta
Lifespan
2-4 years (wild); up to 5-6 years (captivity)

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Long-Nosed Bandicoot side elevation (standing), front (standing)

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Agile Wallaby (Macropus agilis)
Scale illustration of an average Agile Wallaby with dimensions for height and length compared to a human

The Agile Wallaby (Macropus agilis) is a medium-sized marsupial that belongs to the kangaroo family. The Agile Rock Wallabies, as the name would suggest, live among rocks near the water and are characterized by their stripes and markings. The Forest Wallabies, native to New Guinea, are distinguished as the smallest kind of wallabies. The Hare Wallabies resemble hares in terms of their movement, having stocky limbs. Brush wallabies, found in the eastern parts of Australia, are most similar in build to larger kangaroos although differing in body and tail length.

Agile Wallabies have a standing height of 34”-40” (86-102 cm), body length between 28”-33” (71-84 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 20-60 lb (9-27 kg). The tail of the Agile Wallaby is 27”-33” (69-84 cm) in length. Agile Wallabies have a typical lifespan of 10-14 years in the wild and up to 15-17 years when raised in captivity.

Collection of scaled dimensional drawings of the Agile Wallaby in various poses
The Agile Wallaby (Macropus agilis) is a medium-sized marsupial that belongs to the kangaroo family. The Agile Rock Wallabies, as the name would suggest, live among rocks near the water and are characterized by their stripes and markings.

Agile Wallabies have a standing height of 34”-40” (86-102 cm), body length between 28”-33” (71-84 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 20-60 lb (9-27 kg). The tail of the Agile Wallaby is 27”-33” (69-84 cm) in length. Agile Wallabies have a typical lifespan of 10-14 years in the wild and up to 15-17 years when raised in captivity.

Collection of scaled dimensional drawings of the Agile Wallaby in various poses
Agile Wallaby (Macropus agilis)
Height:
34”-40” | 86-102 cm
Width:
Length:
28”-33” | 71-84 cm
Depth:
Weight:
20-60 lb | 9-27 kg
Area:
Tail Length
27”-33” | 69-84 cm
Scientific Name
Macropus agilis
Lifespan
10-14 years (wild); up to 15-17 years (captivity)

Drawings include:

Agile Wallaby side elevation (standing), front (standing), side (jumping), side (lying down)

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