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Kangaroos

The sources of this information are provided under Resources AliasesTaxonomic classificationSuperfamilyMacropodoideabig footed62 species in Australia & Papua New Guineasize 1...

Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat

Taxonomy FamilyVombatidaewombatssturdy body, powerful limbs for burrowingGenusLasiorhinusHairy-nosed wombatslarge square nose covered with fine hairSpecieslatifronsSouthern Hairy-nosed wombatNearest RelativesL. krefftiiVombatus...

Pademelons

Taxonomy <> </> FamilyMacropodidaekangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos, quokka, pademelonsGenusThylogalepouched weasel3 species in Australia4th species only in New...

Little Penguins

Little Penguins are the smallest of the species of penguin. Growing on average to a height of 33cm and a kilogram, with...

Bilby

TAXONOMIC CLASSIFICATIONFamilyPeramelidaeSubFamilyThalacomyinaeGenusMacrotis large earedSpecieslagotisGeneralCommon NamesGreater BilbyRabbit-eared Bandicoot, Rabbit Bandicoot, Pinkie, Ninu, Walpajirri, DalgyteNearest RelativesbandicootsSizesimilar to a rabbit; male 2.5 kg; female about half...

Foraging behaviours of Willie Wagtails Rhipidura leucophrys

The Willie Wagtail exhibits a range of foraging behaviours that include tail wagging and wing flashing. It is thought that such movements...

Possums and Gliders

This collection of marsupials includes 26 animals from six different Families. All are arboreal and have adaptations for this lifestyle.

Everything you need to know about Willie Wagtails

The Willie Wagtail is the largest of the fantail species in Australia. Extremely successful as a species, the population is thriving and...

Everything you need to know about Willie Wagtails

The Willie Wagtail is the largest of the fantail species in Australia. Extremely successful as a species, the population is thriving and...

Foraging behaviours of Willie Wagtails Rhipidura leucophrys

The Willie Wagtail exhibits a range of foraging behaviours that include tail wagging and wing flashing. It is thought that such movements...

Australian Wildlife

Find out everything you need to know about our beautiful flora and fauna

Australia boasts a range of unique and diverse animals. Kangaroos, koalas and platypuses/platypi often provoke a sense of wonder from those unfamiliar with them.

While rare and exotic species are interesting, the details of the lives of common and easily accessible animals are equally fascinating.

With over 200,000 species of wildlife in Australia, both the rare and the common are worthy of attention. 

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Rainbow Lorikeets

Rainbow Lorikeet's is a unique species of parrot found in Australia. The rainbow lorikeet is well known for it's unique rainbow plumage...

Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat

Taxonomy FamilyVombatidaewombatssturdy body, powerful limbs for burrowingGenusLasiorhinusHairy-nosed wombatslarge square nose covered with fine hairSpecieslatifronsSouthern Hairy-nosed wombatNearest RelativesL. krefftiiVombatus...

How To Train Aggressive Dogs

Bringing a new pup into your home can be exciting. But, when you’re expanding your family and adding a beloved pet into the mix,...

Australia's unique fauna

Australia's isolated continent is host to the most diverse species on Earth

Marsupials

Marsupials evolved in North America, found their way to South America, and then into Australia via Antarctica when the southern continents were...

Little Penguins

Little Penguins are the smallest of the species of penguin. Growing on average to a height of 33cm and a kilogram, with...

Humpback whales

Appearance Male Length: 12.2-14.6 m   (40-48 ft)**Weight: 22.7-36.3 tonnes (25-40 tons)**

Little Penguins

Little Penguins are the smallest of the species of penguin. Growing on average to a height of 33cm and a kilogram, with...

Pademelons

Taxonomy <> </> FamilyMacropodidaekangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos, quokka, pademelonsGenusThylogalepouched weasel3 species in Australia4th species only in New...

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Carnivorous Marsupials

Family Dasyuridae Ranging in size from the Tasmanian Devil with a head and body...

Bandicoot

TaxonomyFAMILY PeramelidaeGENUSSPECIESCOMMON NAMEOTHER COMMON NAMES(B=bandicoot)Isodonshort-nosedauratusGolden Bnorthern golden B, northern golden-backed B, windaru, wintaroo, nyuluobesulusSouthern Brown Bshort-nosed B, southern short-nosed B, brown B,...

Perentie

The Perentie is the largest of the monitor lizards in Australia and the fourth largest on earth. Found primarily in central Australia...

How to Choose the Best Flat Drink Water Hose for Your Needs

Choosing the best flat drink water hose for your needs can be a difficult task, but it's an important one. The wrong kind of...

Collecting marine moss

For us, it all starts with sea moss, a beautiful nutrient-rich gift from the sea. This tutorial will cover everything you need to know about sea moss. Then let this...

Kangaroos and their relatives

Two families of animals are included in this grouping; the macropodoids and the potoroids. Members of both families have short forelimbs and...