What do marsupial mice eat?

They subsist on insects and small vertebrates, although the broad-footed marsupial mice (Antechinus species) are also known to eat nectar.

Are marsupial mice carnivores?

Also known as a marsupial mouse, this small carnivorous marsupial snacks on insects, reptiles, and sometimes even mice.

What marsupials live in Tasmania?

Other Marsupials

• WOMBAT. The Wombat is the largest burrowing mammal and its closest relative is, in fact, the Koala.
• EASTERN QUOLL.
• SPOTTED-TAIL QUOLL.
• THYLACINE, or TASMANIAN TIGER.
• FORESTER KANGAROO.
• BENNETTS WALLABY.
• TASMANIAN PADEMELON.
• LONG-NOSED POTOROO.

Where can you find a marsupial mouse in Australia?

The Marsupial Mouse is mainly found in Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea.

Which is the second largest marsupial in Tasmania?

The Forester Kangaroo is the largest marsupial in Tasmania and the second largest in the world and males can reach over 60kg and stand 2m tall! Colour varies from light brownish-grey to grey. They have relatively large ears and differ from the other two species in having hair between the nostrils and upper lip.

What kind of mouse live in South Australia?

This species is classified as vulnerable in South Australia. Also known as a marsupial mouse, this small carnivorous marsupial snacks on insects, reptiles, and sometimes even mice. The trouble is, antechinus look similar to a normal house mouse. But being a native and vulnerable species, they can’t be subjected to pest control.

What kind of mouse is a marsupial mouse?

Also known as a marsupial mouse, this small carnivorous marsupial snacks on insects, reptiles, and sometimes even mice. The trouble is, antechinus look similar to a normal house mouse. But being a native and vulnerable species, they can’t be subjected to pest control. Here’s what you need to know: