pademelon

[PAD-uh-mel-uhn]

pademelon Definition

a small marsupial that resembles a wallaby and inhabits forests and thickets of Australia and nearby islands.

Using pademelon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pademelon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pademelon is a nocturnal animal.

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    Pademelons are known for their distinctive hopping gait.

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    The pademelon is a solitary animal, except during mating season.

Phrases with pademelon

  • red-legged pademelon

    a species of pademelon with reddish-brown fur and distinctive red legs

    Example

    The red-legged pademelon is found in the rainforests of northeastern Australia.

  • a species of pademelon with dark brown fur and a grayish face

    Example

    The dusky pademelon is found in the rainforests of southeastern Australia.

  • a species of pademelon found only in Tasmania

    Example

    The Tasmanian pademelon is a nocturnal animal that feeds on grasses and shrubs.

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Summary: pademelon in Brief

A 'pademelon' [PAD-uh-mel-uhn] is a small marsupial that resembles a wallaby and inhabits forests and thickets of Australia and nearby islands. It is a nocturnal animal that is known for its distinctive hopping gait and is generally solitary, except during mating season.