Koala
What do koalas look like?
They have grey fur, round and furry ears, a black and big nose and small and black eyes.
How do they move around
They jump or hop (mostly)
What do wombats look like?
They have got grey or brown fur, a big nose and small, pointed ears.
Is it a mammal or a bird?
It is a mammal.
Can emus fly?
No, they can’t.
What do you call a baby koala?
a koala joey
What do they eat
They eat grass mostly
When do they sleep (usually)?
During the day - they are nocturnal
Do they lay eggs?
Yes, they do. They can lay between 2-4 eggs.
How fast can emus run? (How many kilometres per hour).
They can run up to 50km/h
They only eat one type of food, what is it?
How tall are the tallest kangaroos?
They can be two metres tall.
Why do they have to keep chewing on things?
Because their teeth grow continuously. Chewing grinds their teeth down.
Platypuses have the features of three other animals. What are they?
They have a bill like a duck, they have fur like a rat, they have a tail like a beaver.
Is it the biggest bird in the world?
No the ostrich is bigger (and the cassowary too!)
How big are the babies when born?
They're about the size of a jelly bean.
How far can some kangaroos jump when moving fast?
They can jump up to 9 metres.
Why do they block their tunnels with their backside?
They have a tough backside and it protects them from predators such as dingoes.
What's the only other monotreme? (the only other mammal that lays eggs)
Why do they rattle (shake) their feathers?
To scare off predators (such as dingoes).
What makes marsupials different from other mammals?
A pouch (which they carry their babies in)
How do kangaroos warn other kangaroos of danger?
They thump the ground with their big feet.
Why does their pouch open backwards?
So that dirt doesn't get into the pouch when they dig.
Why do they scoop up gravel and sand from the bottom of the river?
To mash up the food they are eating (to help chew and digest).
What do emus feed on? (at least two things they eat)
They feed on grass, fruit, flowers and insects.