Topic: Marsupials

Scientists unearth fossil of SUV-sized wombat

Paleontologists have unearthed a nearly complete skeleton of a Diprotodon, a fearsome three-ton wombat that rampaged across Australia some 2.5 million years ago until the arrival of the first humans.

Heidi opossum: how Germany has fallen for a cross-eyed opossum

Heidi opossum hasn't even been put on display at the Leipzig Zoo, but already Germans can't get enough of her. With a Facebook following of 80,000, a song written about her, and merchandising on the way, the lovable creature is sure to have plenty of visitors when she goes on exhibit.

3 fall novels you don't want to miss

Tickets to Europe being out of the budget for most of us as the Great Recession outstays its welcome (go away, already!), armchair travel may have never had more to recommend it. New novels set in Siena, Italy; Dublin, Ireland; and one of London’s most famous tourist attractions offer a chance for readers to peer inside areas usually cordoned off to visitors. And you could buy all three for less than it would cost a family to check their bags.

Pygmy hippo calf makes its debut at Australian zoo

Pygmy hippo calf Kambiri is appearing in short stints at an exhibit at Sydney's Taronga Zoo. The pygmy hippo is just one of many species of tiny versions of animals.

Marsupials originated in South America, study suggests

Marsupials did not, as had been previously thought, did not get their start in Australia, a new genetic study suggests. Rather, they share a common ancestor in South America.

'Fantastic Mr. Fox' – movie review

Roald Dahl's book 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' is turned into sophisticated puppetry complete with in-jokes and clever dialogue.

Family lessons from Big Mama the possum

When a mother possum and babies moved into the yard, they were a lot like human family.

Get to know your wild neighbors

For kids: Learn the real story behind some of the most common wildlife myths.

Green light for zucchini

How a family of possumsunder the shed helped our ‘zukes’ and cukes thrive.

Researchers: CO2 threatening koalas