Which marsupials live in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea is home to a variety of marsupials, which are animals that carry their young in pouches. Due to the island's historical connection to Australia via a former land bridge, it shares several species with the continent.1

Prominent marsupials found in Papua New Guinea include:

• Tree kangaroos: These are members of the family Macropodidae that have adapted to an arboreal lifestyle.12
• Cuscus: A type of phalanger, these are often referred to as marsupial "monkeys." They are slow-moving, tree-dwelling animals that feed primarily on leaves and fruit.13

While Papua New Guinea possesses a rich diversity of these animals, it is notably almost devoid of large mammals.1