Fun Facts About Australian Animals
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Fun facts about australian animals. Fun Facts on Australian Animals. It can reach speeds of up to 75 mph 120 kph. Many believe that the kangaroo and emu were chosen to appear on the Australian coat of arms because both animals are reluctant to take a backward step.
There are 8 sheep for every person in Australia. Did you know that Short-beaked Echidnas are one of only two Australian mammals that lay an egg instead of giving birth. We have over 6000 species of flies about 4000 species of ants and there are about 350 species of termites in Australia.
The largest box jellyfish Chironex fleckeri is common to Australias northern oceans lucky us and its sting can cause cardiac arrest in its victims. Wild animals are 80 unique to Australia. Baby elephants suck their trunks for comfort.
Here we explore weird and wonderful fun facts about 10 of them. THESE FACTS ARE NOT USELESS. Fun Facts About Australia - Animals.
An Average Australian drink 96 liters of beer per year. In fact Australia houses more than 10 of the worlds biodiversity animals and plant varieties. The baby echidna called a puggle hatches after 10 days and is carried around by the mother for two months in a fold in her skin that acts like a pouch.
Find out why they are considered a stand-out even amongst the unique animals of Australia. From majestic mammals and soaring birds to super sea creatures and curious creepy crawlies its an animal lovers dream. Kangaroos are indigenous to Australia seriously this should be higher on your list of things to see than a beach Kangaroos are strict herbivores however they hardly release any methane unlike most cattle.