By Archisha Yadav | November 25, 2024
A unique mammal that lays eggs and has a duck-like bill, the platypus lives in freshwater streams and rivers across eastern Australia.
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A large, flightless bird native to the rainforests of northern Australia, cassowaries are vital for seed dispersal in their habitat.
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Known as the “world’s happiest animal,” this small marsupial is native to Rottnest Island and parts of Western Australia.
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This colourful bird, native to northern Australia, prefers savanna habitats and is known for its striking plumage.
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These tree-dwelling marsupials inhabit rainforests in Queensland and are skilled climbers, unlike their ground-dwelling relatives.
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A small lizard covered in spiny scales, the thorny devil lives in the arid deserts of central and western Australia.
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A termite-eating marsupial, the numbat is found in the forests of Western Australia and is active during the day.
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Found only in Tasmania, this carnivorous marsupial is known for its loud screeches and strong jaws, playing a key role in its ecosystem.
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A burrowing marsupial with a compact build, wombats are found across southern and eastern Australia in a variety of habitats.
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Also known as spiny anteaters, echidnas are monotremes that lay eggs and have spines for protection, found throughout Australia.
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