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  • Known for killing its prey by constriction, what is this Australian snake called?
    A cobra
    A rattlesnake
    A python
    An adder
  • How do Echidnas protect themselves?
    They curl into a ball and use their spines for protection.
  • What is this bird called?
    A cassowary
  • Where are Tasmanian devils found?
    Tasmania
  • Which Australian bird is known for its distinctive laugh?
    The kookaburra
  • What is the name of this marsupial?
    A wombat
  • What kind of animal is a Frill-necked lizard?
    A reptile
  • What do Koalas eat?
    Eucalyptus leaves
  • What do Tasmanian devils eat?
    Lizards, frogs, insects and other small animals.
  • True or False: The emu is the national animal of Australia.
    False
    True
  • What is the difference between a wallaby and a kangaroo?
    Wallabies are smaller and less powerful.
  • Tasmanian devils can see better at night. True or False?
    False
    True
  • What do Echidnas love to eat?
    Termites and ants
  • What are these birds called?
    Pelicans
  • How long do Koalas sleep for each day?
    18-20 hours
  • The emu is the second largest bird in the world. What’s the largest?
    The ostrich
  • True or false: Platypuses can breathe underwater.
    True
    False
  • How many toes does an Emu have?
    Six (3 on each foot)
  • How do snakes breathe?
    They breathe through their tongue.
  • How many bones do sharks have?
    Zero
  • When was the last time someone in Australia died of a spider bite ?
    1981
    1991
    2011
    2001
  • True or False: Sharks are mammals.
    True
    False.
  • Which Australian bird is known for its impressive feathers and high intelligence ?
    The cockatoo
  • True or false: Koalas are bears.
    True
    False
  • Where do joeys spend the first 6 months of their lives?
    In their mother’s pouch.
  • What is a baby kangaroo called?
    A joey
  • Are Emus flightless?
    No
    Yes
  • What type of environment do crocodiles mainly inhabit in Australia?
    Freshwater rivers, swamps and coastal areas
  • How high can a kangaroo jump?
    Up to 3 metres
  • The platypus is nocturnal. What does the word nocturnal mean?
    It comes out at night to feed.
  • What is the largest marsupial in the world?
    The Red Kangaroo
    The Rainbow Kangaroo
    The Blue Kangaroo
  • What is special about a green tree frog?
    It can change colour depending on its surroundings.
  • Bluey is a famous Australian cartoon. What kind of animal is Bluey?
    A dog
  • Only two mammals in the world lay eggs. Name either of the two.
    Echidna or platypus
  • True or False: Wombats have cube shaped droppings?
    False
    True
  • True or false: All Australian spiders are dangerous.
    False, most are harmless.
  • What is the name of this colourful bird that feeds on nectar?
    The rainbow lorikeet
  • Which Australian carnivore has a slim body and is known for its speed?
    The dingo