Fun Facts About Australian Animals
But there is still so much we dont know about Australias native animals.
Fun facts about australian animals. Discover rare and unusual species brilliant bears fierce felines awesome reptiles and incredible marine life just to name a few. Bats and dingos are the only placental mammals to have reached Australia on their own. The Australian Dollar AUD is Australias currency.
Wild animals are 80 unique to Australia. Find out why they are considered a stand-out even amongst the unique animals of Australia. Its the smallest of Australias flying foxes.
Australia is also one of the very few countries where you will discover marsupials and monotremes. Of all of the eco-systems in the world the Great Barrier Reefs is the largest. From majestic mammals and soaring birds to super sea creatures and curious creepy crawlies its an animal lovers dream.
The Australian Emu a large flightless bird can run as fast as 45kmh 28mph 3. Weird but True Facts for Kids. Dingo - not like all the other dogs.
A marsupial is an animal that carries the young in her pouch. Many believe that the kangaroo and emu were chosen to appear on the Australian coat of arms because both animals are reluctant to take a backward step. Looking very much like it should have lived with the dinosaurs the cassowary is truly an Australian animal to behold.
The vast majority of Australian animals are marsupials - animals whose young develop in a pouch instead of a placenta. In fact Australia houses more than 10 of the worlds biodiversity animals and plant varieties. THESE FACTS ARE NOT USELESS.