bettong
/ˈbɛtɔŋ/
noun
- A small, long-tailed marsupial native to Australia, belonging to the genus Bettongia, known for hopping like a kangaroo and building nests of grass.
- We spotted a bettong carrying grass in its tail to build a nest.
- The bettong uses its strong hind legs to hop quickly through the forest.
- Conservation groups are working to protect the endangered bettong from predators.