Emus
Have emus got short legs?
No, they haven’t.
What can they do?
They can jump.
What do koalas look like?
They have grey fur, round and furry ears, a black and big nose and small and black eyes.
What do wombats look like?
They have got grey or brown fur, a big nose and small, pointed ears.
What do they eat?
Small water animals such as insect larvae, freshwater shrimps, and crayfish
Can emus fly?
No, they can’t.
Can they swim?
Yes, they can.
How many hours do koalas sleep?
They sleep 19 hours a day.
Where do they live? (not Australia)
They dig burrows to live in
Where do they live?
They live in burrows which they dig along rivers.
What is an emu’s body covered in?
It’s covered in feathers.
How do they alert their group of danger?
They stomp their feet.
Why do they have sharp claws?
They have sharp claws to climb trees.
When do they sleep?
During the day - they are nocturnal
Do they lay eggs?
Yes, they do. They can lay between 2-4 eggs.
Do emus eat meat?
No, they don’t.
Where does the mother kangaroo keep its baby?
In a pouch.
Can they see/hear/smell well?
They can hear and smell well but they can't see well.
What do they feed on?
They feed on grass and roots.
Are they nocturnal or diurnal?
They are mostly nocturnal, and are mainly active during dawn and dusk.
What do emus feed on?
They feed on grass, fruit, flowers and insects.
What is a baby kangaroo called?
a joey
How often do koalas drink water?
Very rarely. The word KOALA means "no drink".
How do they defend themselves from dingoes and tasmanian devils?
They stick their backsides from their burrow and kick the predators.
What do they look like?
They have got a bill and feet like a duck. They have got a body like a rat, covered in fur. They have got a flat tail and claws like a beaver.