potoroo
/ˌpoʊtəˈruː/
noun
- A small, rat-like marsupial native to Australia, related to kangaroos and wallabies.
- The potoroo uses its long tail to balance while hopping through the forest.
- We spotted a potoroo digging for fungi near the campsite.
- Potoroo populations have declined due to habitat loss and introduced predators.