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Australia's tallest bird
What is an Emu?
The whale shark has a confusing name - is it a whale or is it a shark?
These black and white Australian birds are often confused with a similar European bird, however they are not related.
What is a magpie?
This group of trees provide vital food for koalas
What is Eucalyptus?
Australia's largest mammalian carnivore
What is a dingo?
The males of this species of mammal which lives in creeks and waterways have a venomous spur on their hind foot.
What is a platypus?
This mammal has over 60 different species and use their well developed eyesight to navigate at night time
What is a flying fox?
These plants often grow in salt water in protected areas
What are mangroves?
Pygmy, Cuscus and Leadbeater's are species of which Australian animal?
Possum
This iconic Australian fish can be found in fresh and salt water and is also referred to as Australian sea bass or giant sea perch
What is Barramundi?
The 'Bogong' (Agrotis infusa) is a type of what?
These plants provide nectar for birds and pollen for bees and other insects
What is a bottlebrush?
This is Australia's most venomous snake
What is a taipan?
Great Barrier Reef spawning occurs annually, usually on the full moon of this month.
What is November?
The colourful bird Trichoglossus moluccanus is better known by this name.
What is a rainbow lorikeet?
This type of flower is named after a body part of an iconic Australian animal
What is a Kangaroo Paw?
Members of the order diprodontia, this animal is the closest living relative of the koala
This species of cartilaginous fish, often found in mangroves and estuaries and sometimes known as the giant guitar fish, has what other 'tool' inspired name?
What is the shovelnose ray?
Two species of this animal are the biggest threat to Australia's horticultural industry, particularly in Queensland and the Northern Territory
What is the fruit fly?
This thought to be extinct plant, found in the mountains of New South Wales has been around since the dinosaurs
What is a Wollemi Pine?