noun
- A small marsupial native to Australia and nearby regions, resembling a small kangaroo with a stocky build and short tail.
Usage: Also spelled pademelons (plural); member of the genus Thylogale
Examples
- The pademelon is a nocturnal animal found in the rainforests of Australia.
- Unlike larger kangaroos, the pademelon prefers dense vegetation and forest floors.
- Pademelons are herbivores that feed on grasses, leaves, and shrubs.
- The red-legged pademelon is one of the most commonly recognized species.
- Zoos sometimes display pademelons alongside other Australian marsupials.