phalanger
/fəˈlændʒər/
noun
- A small to medium-sized arboreal marsupial native to Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands, with a long tail and soft fur; also called a possum.
- We spotted a fluffy phalanger peeking out from a hollow branch.
- The phalanger climbed slowly through the eucalyptus trees at dusk.
- Phalangers are nocturnal animals that feed on leaves, fruit, and insects.
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