This month my theme will be all creatures great and small....
Marsupials evolved in North America, found their way to South America, and then into Australia via Antarctica when the southern continents were joined as Gondwana. In Australia they diversified to fill many niches. Most of the 140 species of marsupials in Australia are found nowhere else in the world; some of them are also found in New Guinea which was connected to Australia in more recent geological times.
Another photo of an Eastern Quoll - I love our Aussie Marsupials and quolls are working their way to the top of my love list!
