western native cat

The western native cat, scientifically known as Dasyurus geoffroii, is a marsupial predator native to Australia. It belongs to the genus Dasyurus and the family Dasyuridae. These cat-like marsupials are nocturnal hunters and are characterized by their bushy tails and white-spotted upperparts. The western native cat is found in the savannahs of southwestern and central Australia and is similar in size to the eastern native cat, with a relatively longer tail. Unfortunately, like other native cats, their populations have been affected by habitat destruction and the introduction of placental mammals such as domestic cats, dogs, and foxes.1