Marsupialia Collection (page 3)

Caloprymnus campestris, Desert rat-kangaroo
The Desert-rat kangaroo (Caloprymnus campestris) is an extinct marsupial that lived in Australia. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Harry Taylor, 2010

Lutreolina crassicaudata, thick-tailed opossum
Illustration of Lutreolina crassicaudata, thick-tailed opossum

Lemur skulls from Madagascar
Two skulls show the incredible diversity of lemurs on Madagascar

Phalangista rulpin, possum
Phalangista rulpina. Plate 16 from Mammals of Australia Volume 1, by John Gould, 1863

Macropus laniger, great red kangaroo
Macropus laniger. From A Monograph of the Macropodid, or family of Kangaroos, 1841 by John Gould (1804-1881)

Macropus sp. kangaroo
Zoological drawing 4 (1:4) Kanguru. Probably the first European drawing of a kangaroo, by Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771), made during Captain Cooks first voyage of discovery, 1768-1771

Perameles nasuta, long-nosed bandicoot

Wallabia bicolor, swamp wallaby

A native spearing a kangaroo
Drawing 74 from the Watling Collection titled A Native spearing a Kangaroo by a Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797

Petaurus breviceps, sugar glider
Marsupial, Native name Dab-bie, possibly by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c. 1797, held at the Natural History Museum

Sarcophilus laniarius, Tasmanian devil
Jaw of a Tasmanian devil from the collections at the Natural History Museum

Macropus antilopinus, antilopine wallaby (Gould 1842) BMNH 1842 5 26 5 (291A), male skin and skull lectotype. Photographed alongside is the female specimen BMNH 1824 5 26 4

Perameles bougainville, barred bandicoot
Plate 2 from a collection of 49 original watercolour drawings of animals by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826), from the H.M.S. Investigator expedition to Australia, 1801-1803

A group of mammals and birds
Plate 37, hand coloured engraving, from Thesaurus Volume 1, 1734, by Albertus Seba (1665-1736)

Acrobates pygmaeus, pygmy glider
Marsupial, Flying Squirrel or Mouse. Drawing 86, possibly by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c. 1797, held at the Natural History Museum

Potorous tridactylus gilbertii, Gilberts potoroo
Marsupial. Drawing 89 by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c. 1797, held at the Natural History Museum

Potorous gilberti, Gilberts potoroo
Hypsiprymnus gilberti. Plate 69 from Mammals of Australia Volume 2, by John Gould, 1863

Chaeropus ecaudatus, pig-footed bandicoots
Pencil and chalk drawing by John Gould (1804-1881) c. 1845

Phascolarctos cinereus, koala
Illustration from The Mammals of Australia (1863) by John Gould

Australasia book cover
Front cover of Australasia by Alfred Russel Wallace, 1893

Monodelphis fosteri, shrewish short-tailed opossum, skin and skull. Specimen taken from the Natural History Museum mammals collection

Petrogale inornata, rock wallaby
Plate 10 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826). Held in the Zoology Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Marsupialia, a diverse group of mammals known for their unique reproductive system, encompasses a wide range of fascinating species. In Monga National Park, New South Wales, the Spotted-tailed quoll (Dasyurus maculatus) leaves its mark through scent marking. These marsupials are not alone in their distinctiveness; even Pterodactyls were once considered as marsupial bats. One such remarkable creature is the Petaurus breviceps ariel, commonly known as the sugar glider. With its ability to glide effortlessly through the air, this small marsupial captivates onlookers with its graceful movements. In Queensland, Australia, a Red-necked pademelon (Thylogale thetis) catches our attention as it carries its joey peeking curiously from its pouch. The bond between mother and offspring is truly heartwarming. Moving further west to Kangaroo Island, we encounter a captivating sight—a group of kangaroos led by Gambier Bolton. These iconic Australian animals symbolize strength and resilience. Venturing into Tasmania reveals another intriguing marsupial—the Sarcophilus laniarius or Tasmanian devil. Despite their fearsome reputation, these creatures play an essential role in maintaining balance within their ecosystem. On Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park's picturesque landscapes stands a pair of Western grey kangaroos (Macropus fuliginosus). The male stands tall while his female counterpart rests peacefully nearby—a beautiful display of companionship and harmony. A tender moment unfolds in Tasmania when we spot a Tasmanian pademelon (Thylogale billardierii) mother caring for her young one. This nurturing behavior showcases the maternal instincts that define Marsupialia. Meanwhile, at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Tasmania during October—an ideal time to witness wildlife wonders—we come across an adorable Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii).