What is another word for ursine dasyure?
Pronunciation: [ˈɜːsa͡ɪn dˈasjuːɹə] (IPA) 
Ursine dasyure is a small carnivorous marsupial native to Australia. The word 'ursine' refers to its bear-like appearance, while 'dasyure' is derived from the Greek word 'dasýs', meaning hairy. In common parlance, it is also known as the New Guinean quoll or the New Guinea quoll. Synonyms for ursine dasyure include 'spotted-tailed quoll', 'tiger quoll', 'marsupial tiger', 'spotted-tailed dasyure', and 'tiger cat'. These names are indicative of the animal's distinctive spotted coat and its ferocious predatory behavior. Despite its resemblance to a small bear, the ursine dasyure is actually more closely related to the Tasmanian devil.
