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This page contains Frill-Necked Lizard facts for kids and adults, and is part of our Australian Animals series. Want to know what a Frill-Necked Lizard looks like, where it lives, what it eats … and what eats it? Read on to find out all of this and much more …
(Don't forget to watch the video of a fierce Frill-Necked Lizard chasing a cameraman!)
The Quoll is a carnivorous marsupial. It is easily recognised by its distinctive pale spots. The quoll is native to Australia and New Guinea. It is threatened by habitat loss and the spread of invasive species (in particular the Cane Toad). This page contains quoll facts for kids and adults, and is part of our Australian Animals series.
Read on to find out all about this sharp-toothed marsupial …
This page contains Cane Toad facts for kids and adults as is part of our Australian Animals series. This is one animal most Australians aren't too fond of! Let's find out why ...
The Kookaburra is a member of the Tree Kingfisher family. It is famous for having a loud call that sounds like human laughter. The Kookaburra also features in a popular Australian children’s song. This article contains kookaburra facts for kids and adults, and is part of our Australian Animals series.
Don’t forget to listen to the Kookaburra’s famous laugh! You can hear it in a video further down the page.
The saltwater crocodile is the world’s largest species of crocodile. These huge reptiles can grow over 6 metres long. Saltwater crocodiles are top of the food chain wherever they are found, and sometimes even attack humans! This page contains Saltwater Crocodile facts for kids, and is part of our Australian Animals series.
The sugar glider is a marsupial that lives in Australia and New Guinea. This much-loved animal is famous for being able to glide from tree to tree, using ‘wings’ that stretch between its legs. This article contains sugar glider facts, and is part of the Active Wild Australian Animals series.
The bilby is a rabbit-sized marsupial that lives in the arid, desert regions of Australia. Of the two species of bilby that lived in Australia at the turn of the nineteenth century, only the greater bilby survives. The greater bilby itself is rated ‘vulnerable’, and several projects are underway to protect this popular Australian animal. This article contains bilby facts for kids, and is part of the Active Wild Australian Animals series.
Red eyed tree frogs seem to be everywhere: from computer screen savers to advertisements – these little frogs have hit the big time! Their green colouring and big red eyes are no accidents; the red eyed tree frog has evolved to fit a particular niche in the rainforest ecosystem.
Like many creatures, there is more to the Red eyed tree frog than meets the eye. One survival trick in particular is amazing! Read on to find out more about this, and other awesome red eyed tree frog facts ...
Many of the most amazing rainforest animals we’ve looked at have been big animals. However, one of the most incredible rainforest animals of all is very small. Leafcutter ants eat more rainforest vegetation than any other type of animal. Not only that, they actually grow their own food, and live in colonies that can contain over eight million insects! Let’s learn more leafcutter ant facts …
Boa constrictors are large snakes that are found in the wild in South and Central America and Mexico. They live in a range of habitats, but prefer humid rainforest conditions. Some people even keep these big predators as pets!
This page contains awesome boa constrictor facts for kids and adults. Read on to learn more about this fearsome rainforest snake …
Caimans are carnivorous reptiles in the family Alligatoridae. Their closest relatives are the alligators. Caimans are found in a variety of habitats in Central and South America.
Let's find out more about these fascinating crocodilians...
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