Are Quolls Native Only to Australia?
No, quolls are not native only to Australia. While most species of quolls are found in Australia, two species, the New Guinean Quoll (Dasyurus albopunctatus) and the Bronze Quoll (Dasyurus spartacus), are native to New Guinea.
Key Facts:
- Australian Quolls: Four species, including the Eastern, Northern, Western, and Spotted-Tailed Quolls, are found across mainland Australia and Tasmania.
- New Guinean Quolls: The New Guinean and Bronze Quolls inhabit the tropical forests and savannas of New Guinea.
Thus, quolls are native to both Australia and New Guinea, representing their distribution across the Australasian region.