Unusual animals Thea Nigol 9.r Kangaroos Second most recognisable icons Shortly called ‘Roos’ Can be found all around Australia Joey – a baby kangaroo Only eat plants Koala Best known, tourist icon Found all over Australia Koala bear? Feed on eucalyptis leaves Are active about 2 h of the day The Thorny Devil Lizard Dragon lizards Found in the outback One of the least agressive reptiles Need sunlight to warm up Only grow about 20 cm Live up to 20 years Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo Only found in Queensland Stay on trees the majority of their life Can leap up to 15 m Feed on leaves, fruits Cushioned feet Sugar Glider
All kangaroos are herbivores and only eat plants. The biggest enemies of kangaroos are humans. III slaid The Koala is one of Australia's best known animals. It is an icon represented when promoting Australia to the tourist industry. Koalas are mainly found in the south east Australia. Koalas are often referred to as a Koala bear. However they are not a bear. The name Koala comes from an Aboriginal word. It means "no drink", as Koalas get enough fluids through the eucalyptis leaves they feed on. They do not move around much and are only active for about 2 hours of the day. IV slaid The thorny devil lizards, also know as dragon lizards, are a popular example of the Australian lizards that live in the Outback. Despite its dangerous appearance and its name it is one of the least aggressive reptiles. Thorny lizards are heliotherm, meaning they need sunlight to warm themselves up, and their body temperature and agility depends on the outside temperature