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No. Most mammals native to Australia are marsupials.

Australia is home to about 90 species of bats, which are of course the only true flying mammals, and they are placental mammals. There are also about ten species of native mouse which are rodents, not marsupials, as well as various marine mammals such as dolphins and dugong. There are also the two monotremes, or egg-laying mammals, which include the echidna and the platypus.

Although some placental mammals are native to various New Guinean islands, the placental mammals that are found on Australia, like the Red Fox, were introduced by settlers within the last few centuries. The Dingo is commonly believed to be a native Australian animal, but it is not truly native, having come with the Aborigines when they first arrived.

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No, They are also found in the Americas, New Guinea, and some neighboring islands.

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Marsupials beginning with 'n' include:NumbatNingauiNabarlekThese marsupials are all native to Australia.


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What animal is native to Australia and is nocturnal?

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How do kangaroos represent Australia?

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Where would you most likely see a marsupial?

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