What is a quoll?

Quolls are small to medium-sized marsupial carnivores native to Australia and New Guinea. There are six recognized species of quoll, all belonging to the genus Dasyurus:

1. Eastern Quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus): Found in eastern Australia, the eastern quoll is about the size of a domestic cat.

2. Western Quoll (Dasyurus geoffroyi): Inhabits the northern and western parts of Australia. It is smaller than the eastern quoll.

3. Northern Quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus): Native to northern Australia and New Guinea, the northern quoll has distinct white ear tips.

4. Bronze Quoll (Dasyurus spartacus): Restricted to a small region in the Cape York Peninsula of northern Australia, the bronze quoll has rusty brown fur.

5. Tiger Quoll (Dasyurus maculatus): Endemic to mainland Australia, the tiger quoll is distinguishable by dark spots on its body.

6. New Guinea Quoll (Dasyurus albopunctatus): As the name suggests, this species is found in New Guinea.

Quolls play crucial roles in ecosystem functioning as predators, prey, and seed dispersers. Several quoll species, unfortunately, are endangered due to habitat loss, competition from introduced predators, and human persecution. Efforts are being made to ensure their survival and protection.