1. a small to medium-sized marsupial mammal native to Australia and nearby regions, typically having a long tail and living in trees
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The phalanger used its prehensile tail to grip the branch securely.
• Several species of phalanger are found in the rainforests of northern Australia.
• The spotted cuscus is a type of phalanger known for its distinctive markings.
• Phalangers are nocturnal animals that feed primarily on leaves and fruit.
• The zoo’s Australian exhibit features a phalanger in a specially designed habitat.
• Researchers studied the phalanger’s unique digestive system adapted for processing eucalyptus leaves.