Adorable Marsupial Who Nearly Went Extinct in South Australia Is Now Making a Comeback
With its miniature kangaroo looks, the brush-tailed bettong is about as cuteโand rareโas they come. The bettong carry their young in pouches much like kangaroos, but when faced with a predator they differ. When in danger, the animal ejects their joey from protection and flees in the opposite direction. A surprisingly brutal instinct, yes, but also a tactic for survival honed over generations.