Australian Wildlife

Australia has nearly half a million species of plants and animals-one of the greatest varieties of any country in the world.

Parrot

Golden shouldered parrot
High prices from overseas collectors encourage the smuggling of many unique and colourful Australian animals such as the goldenshouldered parrot.

Emmy

Kangaroo

Wombat

Butterflies

Tasman Devil

Platypus

Echidna

Octopus

Whale

Dolphin

Koala
The koala is one of best known and most loved animals in Australia. Koalas live in lightly wooded areas containing suitable food.

Ghost Bat

Bandicoot

Dingo

Seal