Australia Australia's native flora and fauna is truly unique. Animals such as the kangaroo, possum, emu, koala, frill necked lizard and the platypus are found nowhere else on Earth. Our native flora includes beautiful specimens such as the waratah, banksia, kangaroo paw and bottlebrush. Flora is richer than in Europe and Asia combined. So, why is it that this place has so many whimsical and exotic animals and plants? The explanation is that 55 million years …showed first 75 words of 925 total…

…showed last 75 words of 925 total…considered to be vermin. Some are still found in the high country. Emus Emus are smaller relatives of the African ostrich, thus being the second largest bird on Earth. Emus are unable to fly, but they can run very fast and can also swim. They are found nowhere else but in Australia. Emus have a long neck with a small head and very long legs. It is a very curious animal and likes to explore.