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Australian Animals

Australian Animals. Kangaroo. The kangaroo is a type of marsupial. A marsupial is a type of mammal which carries its young in a pouch. Kangaroos have large, powerful hind legs, large feet adapted for leaping, a long muscular tail for balance, and a small head.

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Australian Animals

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  1. Australian Animals

  2. Kangaroo • The kangaroo is a type of marsupial. • A marsupial is a type of mammal which carries its young in a pouch. • Kangaroos have large, powerful hind legs, large feet adapted for leaping, a long muscular tail for balance, and a small head. • The kangaroo is a symbol of Australia, and appears as an emblem on the Australian Coat of Arms.

  3. Emu • The emu is a large bird found only in Australia. • It is the largest type of bird in Australia and the second tallest bird in the world. • These flightless birds reach up to 2 metres in height. They have long thin necks and legs. • The emu is very fast and can reach speeds of over 50 kilometres per hour.

  4. Koala • The koala, like the kangaroo, is a type of marsupial. • It lives in trees and eats leaves. • These leaves provide them with only low nutrition and energy so koalas are largely sedentary and sleep for up to 20 hours a day. • It is easily recognisable by its stout, tailless body, round, fluffy ears and large, spoon-shaped nose.

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