THREATS
Australia has more endangered species than any other country.
In fact, Australia has lost more than 16 mammal species since European
settlement.
With the exception of the dingo, Australia has no large, land-based
carnivores. Consequently, many native birds and mammals were devastated
by introduced species, particularly dogs, cats and foxes. Said one
conservationist: "Foxes are hunted in England because they
are a pest, so what did the colonists do but bring foxes to Australia
so they could hunt them!"
KANGAROOS
Here is an oft-repeated story (which needs confirmation). When
explorers arrived in Australia
and asked one of the Aborigine natives the name of this creature,
he replied "kangaroo." Little did the explorers know,
the word kangaroo meant, 'I don't understand you.'
Kangaroo
- Wikipedia
WALLABIES
Their long talis and strong bodies make balancing on rocky outcrops
and ledges a breeze. (Photo)
PLATYPUS
Platypus are found from North Queensland to Tasmania.
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