Australian Animals

Opossom

Opossums are unique creatures that are native to North and South America. They are the only marsupials found in North America, which means that they carry their babies in a pouch. Opossums are known for their ability to play dead when threatened, which is a defense mechanism called "playing possum." They are also omnivores, which means that they eat plants and animals.

Kangaroo

Kangaroos are marsupials native to Australia. They are known for their powerful legs, which allow them to hop at high speeds and cover great distances. Kangaroos are also known for their unique reproductive system, where the female carries and nurses her young in a pouch on her belly. Additionally, kangaroos are herbivores and have a specialized digestive system to break down tough plant material.

Koala

Koalas are marsupials native to Australia. They are known for their fluffy ears and round noses. Koalas are herbivores and primarily eat eucalyptus leaves. They are also known for their slow movements and can sleep for up to 20 hours a day.

Quoll

Quolls are small to medium-sized marsupials native to Australia Papua New Guinea, and Tasmania. They are known for their distinctive spotted fur and sharp teeth. Quolls are carnivorous and feed on a variety of prey, including insects, small mammals, and reptiles. Unfortunately many species of quolls are threatened due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species such as foxes and cats.

Emu

Emus are the second-largest living bird by height, after the ostrich. They are native to Australia and are known for their long necks and legs. Emus are flightless birds and can run up to 30 miles per hour. They also known for their distinctive drum-like calls.

Tasmanian Devil

Tasmanian devils are unique animals that can only be found in the wild in Tasmania, an island state of Australia. They known for their black fur, sharp teeth, and fierce temperament. Tasmanian devils are nocturnal and feed on small animals, such as insects birds, and reptiles. Unfortunately, they are also facing threats from a contagious facial tumor disease, which has caused a significant decline in their population.