There are approximately thirty species spread across Australia. Wallabies are smaller than kangaroos or wallaroos.
2. Rung Till Pose Some
Answer: Ringtail Possum
If you live in Melbourne you will get used to these creatures swinging around your garden! They tend to sleep in nests during the day and come out to play and eat your garden after dark.
3. Ache Edna
Answer: Echidna
The echidna is also known as the spiny anteater. It is one of only two egg laying mammal species, which are known as monotremes.
4. Can Cur Rue
Answer: Kangaroo
The most recognizable of all Australian animals! Females carry their young in a pouch for up to two years. These macropods vary in size and colour depending on their habitat.
5. Eye Bits
Answer: Ibis
Although most commonly seen in eastern and northern parts of Australia, the Australian white ibis is found in all states, except Tasmania. They are now quite a common sight in urban parklands and are elegant creatures to behold.
6. Plait He Puts
Answer: Platypus
British animal experts thought a hoax was being perpetrated when the platypus was exhibited in Britian in the late 1700's! The platypus, along with the echidna, are the only two egg laying mammals in the world. The platypus has a duck shaped bill, sleek furry body and is semi aquatic.
7. Cook A Borough
Answer: Kookaburra
A member of the kingfisher family, the kookaburra has an unmistakable call which is rather like the sound of hysterical human laughter! They are carnivorous and welcome handouts from humans.
8. He Mew
Answer: Emu
The emu is the largest Australian native bird, standing around two metres tall. This flightless bird is a relative of the largest bird in the world, the ostrich. Found predominantly in sparsely populated areas of mainland Australia, it can reach a running speed of fifty kilometres per hour.
9. Thrill Nicked Leas Hard
Answer: Frill Necked Lizard
Ferocious looking lizard when the ruff is up! Found mostly in the Kimberley area in northern Western Australia, they are also known as "Bicycle Lizards" because of their gait when running fast to scare off predators.
10. Due Gone
Answer: Dugong
The dugong is found mainly in the warm northern waters of Australia. They are herbivores that feed mainly on seagrasses and prefer to inhabit coastal waters where suitable food is in abundance.
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