Land mammals Some of Australia's world-famous animals might be found in a national park or backyard near you.photo_cameraOpen description Two kangaroos face opposite directions in Cattai National Park closeClose descriptionImage Credit: Smita Nashikkar/DCCEEW Bandicoots Often confused with rodents, bandicoots are small, omnivorous marsupials.east Brush-tailed possum Brush-tailed possums are the most abundant, widely distributed and frequently encountered of all Australian marsupials.east Echidnas Echidnas, together with the platypus, are the world's only monotremes, or egg-laying mammals.east Flying-foxes Flying-foxes are nomadic mammals that travel across large areas of Australia, feeding on native blossoms and fruits, spreading seeds and pollinating native plants.east Gliding possums Gliding possums are marsupials sometimes referred to as flying phalangers, or simply as gliders.east Kangaroos, wallabies, pademelons, bettongs and potoroos Kangaroos and wallabies are marsupials that belong to a small group of animals called macropods.east Koala The koala is a well-known and popular animal, native to Australia but recognised around the world.east Platypus The platypus and 2 species of echidna are the world's only monotremes, or egg-laying mammals.east Spotted-tail quoll The spotted-tailed or tiger quoll is mainland Australia's largest carnivorous marsupial.east Wombats Wombats are stout, sturdy marsupials native to Australia.east
