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What is the largest species of marsupial mole?
The two species of marsupial mole are barely distinguishable from each other. Both the Northern marsupial mole (Kakarratul) and the Southern marsupial mole (Itjaritjari) average 120-160 mm in length, with a tail length of 20-25 mm.
Why is the southern marsupial mole endangered?
The Southern Marsupial Mole is Endangered because when it does venture to the surface it is at great risk of being eaten by: Foxes, Cats and dingos. Also train tracks interfere with there Habitat.
What is the largest species of mole?
The two species of marsupial mole are barely distinguishable from each other. Both the Northern marsupial mole (Kakarratul) and the Southern marsupial mole (Itjaritjari) average 120-160 mm in length, with a tail length of 20-25 mm.
Where are marsupial moles found?
Marsupial moles are found in Australia. There are two species.The Southern marsupial mole, or itjaritjari, is found across much of the arid regions of central Australia, and the southern and western deserts.The Northern marsupial mole, or kakarratul, is found also in arid central Australia, as well as the northwest deserts.
Where are moles found?
Marsupial moles are found in Australia. There are two species.The Southern marsupial mole, or itjaritjari, is found across much of the arid regions of central Australia, and the southern and western deserts.The Northern marsupial mole, or kakarratul, is found also in arid central Australia, as well as the northwest deserts.
What Australian animals begin with the letter i?
Itjaritjari (southern marsupial mole)Inland dotterel
Is the golden mole a marsupial?
The golden mole is not a marsupial, but a placental mammal. It is different to the rather unusual marsupial moles of Australia.
Is the northern marsupial mole endangered?
Yes; the Karkarratul, also known as the Northern Marsupial Mole, is endangered.
How does a Marsupial mole move?
The marsupial mole digs through the sand with its big shovel-like claws.
What is a blind desert-living marsupial that burrows?
Marsupial Mole.
How does a northern marsupial mole defend itself against predators?
Very little is known about either the northern marsupial mole (kakarratul) or the southern marsupial mole (itjaritjari). They are solitary animals which spend most of their time underground, so this is their main defence. As well as burrowing just below the surface of the ground in desert areas, they dig deeper burrows, where they are relatively safe from potential predators.
How does a marsupial mole survive in the desert?
Marsupial moles survive by burrowing underground, which is where they spend most of their time. This preserves body moisture and protects against excessive desert heat, and cold at night. They do not need to drink, obtaining all their moisture needs from the food they eat.
