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mala

mala

9.9
A small reddish wallaby that lives in dry parts of Australia
  • noun
  • Australian
translation icon : liebre-canguro
  • The mala is a small marsupial that thrives in the arid regions of Australia.

Examples

  • The mala is endangered due to habitat loss and introduced predators in Australia.

  • Researchers are working to reintroduce the mala to its former range in the wild.

  • Children at the wildlife sanctuary learned about the unique features of the mala.

  • The mala is a unique marsupial found in Australia.

  • Did you see the mala at the wildlife park?

  • At the wildlife reserve, visitors can observe the mala hopping around in its natural habitat.

  • The conservation program focuses on protecting the mala, ensuring its survival in the wild.

Synonyms

hare wallaby
vsmala
  • Australian
9.9

A small Australian animal like a tiny kangaroo with long ears and a slim body that moves quickly

focuses on native arid habitat rather than taxonomic grouping
kangaroo hare
vsmala
  • Australian
9.9

A small Australian hopping animal that looks like a hare and keeps its teeth for life

stresses its arid origin and common rufous identity rather than dental feature

Surface Forms

mala singular
malas plural

Etymology

Mala for the small Australian marsupial comes from an Aboriginal Australian name for the animal, so the English name simply uses the local name for this native wallaby.