native cat

US /ˈneɪtɪv kæt/
UK /ˈneɪtɪv kæt/
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any of several carnivorous, nocturnal, spotted marsupials of the genus Dasyurus, native to Australia and New Guinea.

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The native cat, also known as a quoll, is a fascinating marsupial.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered native cat species.