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The Diprotodon, the largest known marsupial, measured up to 4 m long and weighed nearly 3,500 kg. Its distinctively prominent front teeth facilitated the grinding of tough vegetation. Though harboring a formidable bite force, the Diprotodon was primarily a herbivore, and its presence signified the rich biodiversity of ancient Australia. Unfortunately, like many megafauna, it succumbed to human hunting pressures, as well as environmental changes.