noun
- plural of pademelon; small marsupials native to Australia and nearby regions, resembling small kangaroos with stocky builds and short tails
Usage: countable noun; zoology
Examples
- Pademelons are found in the rainforests and woodlands of eastern Australia.
- The zoo's collection includes several species of pademelons from different regions.
- Unlike larger kangaroos, pademelons prefer dense vegetation and are more solitary.
- Researchers studied the feeding habits of pademelons in their natural habitat.
- Pademelons are nocturnal animals that forage for grasses and leaves at night.