Wildlife
Here you will find details about Australia’s fauna.
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Wombat
A Wombat is a furry animal, roughly the size of a pig, which lives in burrows in bushland and forest areas. They generally sleep during the day, waking up in the evening to forage for food and shrubs.
Kangaroo
The Kangaroo is an important Australian icon. They are herbivorous and come in various sizes depending on the particular species. Along with the emu, the kangaroo appears on the Australian coat of arms, which appears on the 50 cent coin.
Emu
Emus feature on the Australian coat of arms and the 50 cent coin. The emus are large flightless bird. They can run very fast and are interesting because it is the male who cares for the eggs and the hatchlings during their first six months of life.
Echidna
An Echidna is a type of mammal which lays eggs and is covered with many sharp spines. They have a long and thin snout that they use to forage for insects and other small creatures. They are featured on the Australian 5 cent coin.
Lyre Bird
A Lyre Bird is a native Australian bird which lives on the ground. They are famous for their cry, which is often a mixture of their own call and of other sounds they have heard and are able to mimic. They are also noticed because of the males’ beautiful tail. They appear on the Australian 10 cent coin.