15 Super Cool Animals That You May Find Only In Australia
Exotic wildlife is the first thing that strikes our mind when
we think of Australia. Australia is home for a wide range of animal species. Australian
flora and fauna is unusual and exotic. The animal and bird species we get to
see in Australia are typically not found in other parts of the world.
Let’s have a quick look at 15 of Australia’s super cool
animals!
Leafy sea dragons are weird looking creatures found in the
sea waters of Australia. They are basically a fish species, and belong to the
seahorse family. Leafy sea dragons possess leaf-like structures all over their
bodies, making them look more like a plant/tree than a creature. Sea dragons
are camouflage masters! They act like plants to protect themselves from predators.
Emu is the second largest bird in the world, standing next
only to ostrich in terms of size. Emu is a native Australian bird, found on the
Australian Coat of Arms along with Kangaroo. These birds can swim and run fast,
reaching speeds up to 50 kmph. Emu are grown throughout the world on poultry
farms for their meat.
Echidna, commonly known as spiny anteaters, are native
Australian mammals that lay eggs. These animals look similar to porcupines and
hedgehogs, though the 3 belong to different animal classes. Just like the
platypus, echidna lactate via their skin pores. Echidnas eat insects and ants, and
live in burrows dug by other animals.
