Crocodiles have been lurking about our land for more than 200 million years and are actually descendants from the dinosaur age. In Australia there are two species of crocodiles which grace our shores; the freshwater crocodile and the saltwater (estuarine) crocodile. Given the saltwater crocodile is quite aggressive and one of the most dangerous crocodiles…
Australia is known for its diverse and unique wildlife. From kangaroos to koalas, many fascinating animals call Australia home. But did you know that many nocturnal animals live in the cities and suburbs? These animals have adapted to life in urban environments and can be seen or heard in parks, gardens, and even backyards! Let’s…
Getting their name from their beautiful, bright and colourful feathers, the noisy but spectacular rainbow lorikeet is a firm favourite of Australian birds. Hugely territorial, they mate for life but are also pretty tame and game when visiting our backyards and decks. To learn more interesting facts about these spectacular birds, check out our interesting…
You may have seen this Australian animal feature during Easter – the chocolate version anyway! Real bilbies are a fuzzy, snouted, bunny-like species native to Australia. Read on to see how much you know about these adorable marsupials with some interesting facts about bilbies for kids. Fun Bilby Facts When we say ‘bilby’ today, we…
Let us tell you some of the most interesting facts about Kangaroos so you can love them as much as we do! Kangaroos are the much beloved national animal of Australia and equally adored worldwide. And it is not hard to see why. Kangaroos are fascinating, graceful and also extremely powerful animals. Here we have…
Fun Facts about Koalas They are the unofficial national animal of Australia. Loved the world round for their adorable teddy bear appearance (even though they are not actually bears at all) koalas are indeed a national treasure. Unfortunately, these unique and beloved marsupials are also on our endangered animals list and we need to do…
When most people think of the Australian wombat, what comes to mind is perhaps a chunky, lazy, timid creature. It makes perfect sense after all, since this cute little marsupial has been featured with those exact characteristics in so many children’s books and TV shows over the years! That’s why some of these wombat facts…