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By Jenna and Conor
Kangaroo
 Kangaroos of different types live in all
areas of Australia, from cold-climate
areas and desert plains, to tropical
rainforests and beaches. Kangaroos are
herbivorous, eating a range of plants
and, in some cases, fungi. Most are
nocturnal but some are active in the
early morning and late afternoon.
Different kangaroo species live in a
variety of habitats. Potoroids, for
example, make nests while treekangaroos live above ground in trees.
Larger species of kangaroo tend to
shelter under trees or in caves and rock
clefts
Kangaroos of all sizes have one
thing in common: powerful back
legs with long feet.
Dingo Dog
 A dingo's habitat ranges
from deserts to grasslands
and the edges of forests.
Dingoes will normally
make their dens in
deserted rabbit holes and
hollow logs . Dingoes
tend to be nocturnal in
warmer regions, but less so
in cooler places.
Major Mitchell Cockatoo
 The Major Mitchell cockatoo is in
fact named after Major Sir Thomas
Mitchell, who was an explorer of
South-East Australia during the
1800s. Major Mitchell cockatoos are
found across inland Australia. Their
main requirements are fresh surface
water and trees that have large
hollows for nesting.
During the day, the cockatoos are
found on the ground and in the
trees eating seeds – particularly
acacia seeds, fruit, nuts and tubers.
At dawn and dusk they gather at
waterholes to drink.
Platypus
 The platypus is found in eastern
Australia. They live aside
freshwater rivers or lakes, and
create burrows for shelter and
protection. They are active
mainly at night time hours, and
use their webbed feet for
swimming. When swimming the
platypus has its eyes shut.
Platypuses feed on insect larvae,
worms or other freshwater
insects. They do so mainly at
night, by the use of their bill.
Koala
 Koalas live in eastern Australia,
where the eucalyptus trees they
love are most plentiful. In fact,
they rarely leave these trees .
When not asleep a koala feeds
on eucalyptus leaves, especially
at night. Koalas do not drink
much water and they get most of
their moisture from these leaves.
During the day they doze,
tucked into forks or nooks in the
trees, sleeping for up to 18 hours
Tasmanian Devil
 Devils are found in all habitats on
the island of Tasmania. They are
active during the day, though they
are nocturnal hunters. Despite its
rotund appearance, the devil is
capable of surprising feats of
strength, climbing trees and
swimming across rivers. Devils
can't run at high speeds to chase
down prey. Tasmanian devils eat
meat from snakes, birds, fish and
insects. Their prey can reach up to
the size of small kangaroos. They
use their excellent sense of sight
and smell to hunt prey.
Kookaburra
 The Kookaburras nest is usually
made in the hollow of a tree with a
large opening at the front...if the
hole is too small it will often peck
it out with its large strong beak to
make it big enough. The
Kookaburra has a varied diet , its
favourite foods are Lizards and
Snakes but it also enjoys Insects ,
Earthworms , Fish , Frogs and
Toads , Mice , Rats and other
rodents. Kookaburras have keen
eyesight and are fierce hunters ,
when they catch their prey they
will beat it against a log or rock to
kill , then pound it with their beak
to soften the meat making it easier
to eat.
Hope You Enjoyed it
 Goodbye from us
and the Australian
animals.