The kookaburra's territorial call sounds somewhat like loud, raucous laughter. How does it kill...

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The kookaburra's territorial call sounds somewhat like loud, raucous laughter.

How does it kill snakes??Kookaburras kill snakes by banging them on tree branches or rocks, which also serves the function of softening the snake.

kookaburra

Platypus and eggs

venomous spurs on their ankles.

venomous spurs

echidna

detach their tales, swell up and hiss, lashing their tales

frilled lizard

kangaroo

There are about 63 types of kangaroo. All but the tree-kangaroos are native to Australia alone.

Kangaroos

Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby

it is a parrot and it feeds on nectar and soft fruits

What does it eat??

Nectar and soft fruits

lorikeet

emu eggs

Humans are taller than Thylacines (Tasmanian tigers) were. Adult Tasmanian tigers stood about 50-60 cm (average 59cm) at the shoulder.

Where can you see a living one today??The Tasmanian tiger, or Thylacine, is no longer living anywhere, as far as is known. It was found in Australia, specifically on the island state of Tasmania.

Tasmanian tiger

wombat

Koalas love leaves. All plants contain water, but it can be difficult to reach. The koalas’ slow and efficient digestive system absorbs all moisture from its food.

koala

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