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Definition of bettong in English: bettongnoun ˈbɛtɒŋ-ˈtäNG A short-nosed rat-kangaroo found in Australia. Family Potoroidae: two genera, in particular Bettongia, and several species. See also boodie, woylie Example sentencesExamples - He thinks the rat kangaroo moniker has somewhat tarnished bettongs ' image.
- Tragically though, sanctuaries like this are becoming the only place to see creatures such as bilbies, bettongs and bandicoots.
- Though chiefly a root and fungus eater, today's rufous bettong (one of the smallest species of kangaroo) is in fact frequently observed to chew on animal bones.
- It has got wetland, it's got dry forest full of rabbits, bettongs, bandicoots, and there's lots of roadkill and sheep farming.
- At the other end of the scale from the six large types mentioned above are the rat/rabbit-sized bettongs, potoroos and rat-kangaroos.
Origin Early 19th century: from Dharuk. Definition of bettong in US English: bettongnoun-ˈtäNG A short-nosed rat kangaroo found in Australia. Family Potoroidae: two genera, in particular Bettongia, and several species Example sentencesExamples - He thinks the rat kangaroo moniker has somewhat tarnished bettongs ' image.
- At the other end of the scale from the six large types mentioned above are the rat/rabbit-sized bettongs, potoroos and rat-kangaroos.
- Though chiefly a root and fungus eater, today's rufous bettong (one of the smallest species of kangaroo) is in fact frequently observed to chew on animal bones.
- Tragically though, sanctuaries like this are becoming the only place to see creatures such as bilbies, bettongs and bandicoots.
- It has got wetland, it's got dry forest full of rabbits, bettongs, bandicoots, and there's lots of roadkill and sheep farming.
Origin Early 19th century: from Dharuk. |