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The brown pademelon, also called Brown's pademelon or the New Guinea pademelon, is the macropodid marsupial Thylogale browni. It is native to northern and central New Guinea and has also been recorded on islands of the Bismarck Archipelago, including New Britain and New Ireland, where its presence may reflect human introduction. The species is a small to medium-sized herbivorous forest macropod.
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What is the brown pademelon?
The brown pademelon is the macropodid marsupial Thylogale browni. It is also called Brown's pademelon or the New Guinea pademelon.
Where does the brown pademelon live?
It is native to northern and central New Guinea. It has also been recorded on Bismarck Archipelago islands including New Britain and New Ireland.
Is the brown pademelon related to kangaroos?
Yes, it is a macropodid marsupial, the same broad family group that includes kangaroos and wallabies. Its smaller pademelon body form is adapted to forest and island habitats.
What are the brown pademelon's other names?
The species is known as the brown pademelon, Brown's pademelon, and the New Guinea pademelon. Its scientific name is Thylogale browni.
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