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- From square poo to body armour that sucks up water, Aussie animals have developed some nifty tools to help them survive the most arid country in the world.
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2 days ago · The animals of the Eremian Zone are characterized by their ability to survive under extremely arid conditions and irregular rainfall. Examples include the marsupial mole (Notoryctes typhlops), a burrower in sand, and the water-holding frog of the genus Cyclorana.
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- Box Jellyfish
- Kangaroo
- Kookaburra
- Platypus
- Bandicoot
- Emu
- Dingo
- Sugar Glider
- Echidna
- Koala
Box jellyfish are commonly identified by their cubed-shaped medusa. There are 51 known species of box jellyfish but only a few species have been described. Their medusas are in the square shape, box-like bell, with short pendulum hanging from each of the four corners. The rims of the bells are folded inwards to create shelves known as velarium. The...
Perhaps the most iconic Australian animal, Kangaroos are marsupials that are indigenous to the country. According to the Australian government, there are approximately 34 million kangaroos in the country. The largest species is the red kangaroo which stands over 6 feet tall. Other notable types include antilopine kangaroo, western gray kangaroo, an...
Kookaburra is a terrestrial tree kingfisher native to New Guineaand Australia. Its name originated from the Wiradjuri language in reference to the call it makes. There are four species of kookaburra found in Australia; Rufous-bellied, spangled, blue-winged, and laughing kookaburras (its loud call is commonly used as stock sound effect). These speci...
The egg-laying platypus is a semiaquatic mammal endemic to eastern Australia, particularly Tasmania. It is one of the five living species of monotremes. Like other monotremes, platypus use electrosensors to locate its prey. It is one of the few examples of venomous mammals as its hind feet have spurs that are used to deliver venom. The platypus has...
Bandicoots are terrestrial marsupial omnivores endemic to the Australia-New Guinea region. There are about 20 species of bandicoots of different sizes and characteristics. They are a marsupial. The species are on average 12-31 inches long, including a 4-12 inch-long sparsely hairy tail. The body is covered in coarse fur and the hind limbs are longe...
The emu is the second-largest bird by height after the ostrich. It is the largest bird in Australia and the only living member of the genus Dromaius. The bird is mainly found on the mainland but its range also includes Kangaroo Island, Tasmania, and King Island. Emus are covered by soft brown feathers and have long necks and legs. These birds are f...
The dingo resembles a wild dog but has a few differentiating body features. The origin of these dog-like animals has been a subject of debate for a while, with some sources indicating that they migrated from central Asia about 18,000 years ago. The dingo has a lean, hardy body with the head as the widest part of the body. It is agile and has highly...
The sugar glider is a species of gliding possum that has striking similarities to the flying squirrel, the most prominent being its ability to glide through the air. The animal has membranes called "potagiums" which extend from the first toe of its hind limbs to the last toe of its forelimbs. The membranes aid the possum in gliding between trees. C...
Echidnas are egg-laying monotremes that descended from a platypus-like monotreme over 20 million years ago. The name “Echidna” is derived from a creature in Greek mythology that was half-snake and half-woman as the animal was perceived to have qualities of both reptiles and mammals. Their bodies are covered in coarse hair and spines and are normall...
Koalas are arboreal marsupials and the only living member of the family Phascolarctidae. They are found in the coastal areas of mainland Australia’s southern and eastern regions including New South Wales, Southern Australia, Queensland, and Victoria. These species are easily recognizable by their stouts, large head with round fluffy ears and spoon-...
Australia is home to two of the five known extant species of monotremes and has numerous venomous species, which include the platypus, spiders, scorpions, octopus, jellyfish, molluscs, stonefish, and stingrays. Uniquely, Australia has more venomous than non-venomous species of snakes.
Most of Australia’s wildlife is found nowhere else in the world, making its conservation even more important – 87 per cent of our mammal species, 93 per cent of reptiles, 94 per cent of frogs and 45 per cent of our bird species are found only in Australia.
Feb 4, 2016 · From square poo to body armour that sucks up water, Aussie animals have developed some nifty tools to help them survive the most arid country in the world. Here are 10 amazing Australian animal adaptions: 1. Fins that create tiny whirlpools. A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).
In this Real Wild documentary, we explore how animals live in the high heated Australian outback. The famous marsupial kangaroo along with lizards, camels, and wild horses are among these...
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What features of Australian animals do you know? Reiterate what all animals need to survive in their habitat. Show some pictures of well-known Australian animals and discuss which external features help them move, feed, keep warm, or offer protection. Break your class into groups and give students an animal to explore (its habitat and the use ...
