Quoll

usgb/kwɑːl/
noun

A nocturnal carnivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea.

The quoll is an important part of the ecosystem, helping to control pests.
Visual representation of "quoll" - A nocturnal carnivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea.

Often appears as...

  • eastern quoll
  • northern quoll
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Habitat Specific

Use 'quoll' to refer to specific animals in Australia and New Guinea, not for similar creatures elsewhere.

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The quoll thrives in the dense forests of Tasmania.
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Endangered Status

Quolls are often part of conservation talks due to their threatened status in the wild.

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Conservationists are working to protect the quoll from habitat loss.
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Species Variation

Different types of quolls exist, such as eastern and northern quolls, each with distinct features.

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The northern quoll is the smallest of the four Australian quoll species.
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