Australian Animals
Australia has an unusual and spectacular collection of animals. Due to the country's isolation and age, Australia is home to many animals that are ancient in origin and not found anywhere else in the world.
Animals Native to Australia
- Platypus
- Echidna
- Bandicoot
- Kangaroo
- Tasmanian Tiger (extinct since 1914)
- Koal
- Marsupial Mile
- Numbat
- Possum
- Wombat
Australia is also home to some dangerous animals
- Box Jellyfish
- Bush Ticks
- Cone Shells
- Crocodiles
- Puffer fish
- Stonefish
- Stingray
- Blue-ringed Octopus
- Sharks
- Snakes
- and Spiders.
