The southern blue-ringed octopus is one of 3 highly venomous species of blue-ringed octopuses. It is most commonly found in tidal pools along the southern coast of Australia. Naturally, like many things in Australia, it is capable of killing
The laughing kookaburra is the largest of the kingfishers. They are also the loudest! They have a loud call that sounds much like a laugh and they release this call right around twilight
The kangaroo possesses powerful hind legs, a long strong tail, and small front legs/arms. Kangaroos belong to the family called Macropus, literally translating to “big foot.” A newborn joey can’t suckle or swallow, so the kangaroo mom uses her
Looking like something straight out of Jurassic Park, we have the frill necked lizard. They are quick ambush predators that have a really cool defense mechanism… a large fan-like
The koala is the first symbol of Australia that people think of. They are adorable, soft, furry, and cute. However, they can have a bit of a nasty streak too, if not brought up around humans. Wild koalas should never be approached as they can become frightened and very
Ranked as the 3rd deadliest snake in the world, it’s the coastal taipan. This snake is also called the common taipan snake by Australian locals. They are generally non-confrontational but
The little blue penguin, aka the fairy penguin, is the smallest species of penguin in the world. Fairy penguins live in the cold southern seas of Australia and New Zealand. These faithful
With 21 known species of cockatoo in the world, these noisy critters have easily become a popular pet for bird lovers. They range in size and coloration. But one thing they all have in common is that they have amazing crests and a need for attention. With the proper
The slow moving, gentle dugong is the only strict oceanic mammalian herbivore (eats only plants). These beautifully odd creatures are on the brink of extinction due to several factors, including hunting, pollution, drowning fatalities from fishing nets, and environmental
Winning the title for the world’s largest (in diameter) spider it’s the huntsman spider! These critters are fast as a whip and outsize the Goliath bird eating tarantula for largest
