Western Grey Kangaroo
Macropus fuliginosus
Status: Least concern
Distribution: Southern Australia

Western (and Eastern) Grey Kangaroos prefer open grassland habitat with nearby forest or woodland as they mostly graze on grass but may also browse on selected shrubs.

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Red Kangaroo
Macropus rufus
Status: Least concern
Distribution: Central Arid Australia

The Red Kangaroo is the largest living marsupial. It is highly adapted to the arid zone of Australia where it can survive for long periods without water.

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Chuditch
Dasyurus geoffroii
Status: Vulnerable
Distribution: South-west Western Australia

Found in forests and woodlands. Also known as a Western Quoll, the Chuditch is the largest carnivorous marsupial in Western Australia. It is easily identified by its distinctive white spots.

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Sandhill Dunnart
Sminthopsis psammophila
Status: Endangered
Distribution: Great Victoria Desert, Western Australia and southern South Australia

Occurring Australia-wide, there are 19 species of Dunnart. They are found in a variety of habitats, predominantly with vegetative covering such as woodlands, shrublands, heath and grasslands. Some species can also be found in sclerophyll forests, sandplains, rocky ranges and rainforests.

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Common Brushtail Possum
Trichosurus vulpecular
Status and Distribution: Abundant in south-eastern Australia, Tasmania and parts of the south-west of Western Australia, declining elsewhere

The Common Brushtail Possum is widespread in both rural and urban habitats across Australia and has a varied herbivorous diet.

Western Ringtail Possum
Pseudocheirus occidentalis
Status: Vulnerable
Distribution: South-west Western Australia

This possum has dark-brown fur on top with a cream or grey chest and stomach. Western Ringtail Possums have short, rounded ears and a strong prehensile tail which is 30–35 cm long.

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Squirrel Glider
Petaurus norfolcensis
Status: Near Threatened
Distribution: Eastern Australia

Squirrel Gliders are found in a variety of eucalypt habitats, from low open forests to tall forests and woodland. The Squirrel Glider has soft grey fur above and yellowish-white on its belly. There are distinctive black marks on the face and a bushy tail that is 22–30 cm long.

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Ghost Bat
Macroderma gigas
Status: Vulnerable
Distribution: Northern Australia

The Ghost Bat has a light grey, almost white, colouring and large long ears. The Ghost Bat’s wing span is up to 60 cm wide. Ghost Bats inhabit cave systems and mineshafts in arid and rainforest areas and are Australia’s only carnivorous bat.