Key Information
Quolls
| Species | 6 species |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Length | 9.8 to 29.5 inches |
| Weight | 4 oz to 15 lb |
| Lifespan | 1 to 5 years |
| Conservation Status | Some Not Threatened, others Endangered |
| Classification | Mammalia > Marsupialia > Dasyurinae > Dasyurini |
| Habitat | Wet or Arid areas, plains or woodlands |
Learning Point
- Quolls are cat-sized, carnivorous marsupials belonging to a group of six living species, native to Australia and New Guinea. These nocturnal hunters feature distinctive brown or black fur covered in prominent white spots, which help break up their camouflage under the moonlight. As agile climbers that den in hollow logs and rocky crevices, quolls prey on insects, birds, and small mammals. Today, many quoll species face severe conservation challenges and are threatened by habitat loss, invasive predators like foxes, and poisonous introduced cane toads.
Project
- Draw a picture of a quoll.
- Overview
- X-Ray
Easter Quoll
Tiger Quoll
Location
| Locations | Australia, New Guinea |
Fun Facts
- Quolls are furry, cat-sized animals that have a dark brown or black coat covered in bright white spots.
- Just like kangaroos and koalas, mother quolls have a pouch on their belly where they carry and raise their tiny, bean-sized babies.
- Quolls are nocturnal animals, meaning they spend the daytime sleeping safely in cozy dens like hollow logs and come out at night to hunt.
- With special padded paws and sharp claws, quolls are fantastic at climbing trees to look for food or escape danger.
- They are fierce carnivores (meat-eaters) with a wide menu, munching on everything from insects and lizards to birds and small mammals.
Past Lessons
| 221 | October 7, 2026 | (North America) |