What is the most common animal in Australia?

in hive-130828 •  2 years ago  (edited)

Australia is home to a wide variety of unique animals, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Some of the most iconic Australian animals include:

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#Kangaroos: These marsupials are known for their powerful hind legs and pouches for carrying their young.

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#Koalas: These arboreal marsupials are known for their distinctive appearance and their diet of eucalyptus leaves.

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#Wallabies: These smaller relatives of kangaroos are found throughout Australia and nearby islands.

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#Wombats: These sturdy marsupials are known for their strong claws and ability to dig burrows.

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#TasmanianDevils: These carnivorous marsupials are found only in Tasmania and are known for their fierce temperament and loud, screeching calls.

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#Emus: These large, flightless birds are found throughout Australia and are known for their powerful legs and distinctive appearance.

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#Platypuses: These egg-laying mammals are found only in Australia and nearby islands and are known for their unusual appearance and ability to detect electrical signals.

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#Kookaburras: These large, terrestrial kingfishers are known for their distinctive laughing call.

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#Cockatoos: These large, noisy parrots are found throughout Australia and nearby islands and are known for their distinctive crest and vocalizations.

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#Snakes: Australia is home to a wide variety of venomous snakes, including the highly venomous inland taipan, as well as many non-venomous species such as the python.

There are many other unique and fascinating animals that call Australia home, including a wide variety of marsupials, reptiles, birds, and marine animals.
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