Australian Native Animals

What is a distinctive feature of koalas when they are born?

• They have a full coat of fur

• They are the size of a grape

• They have a pouch in which they develop

• They are the size of a gummy bear

What type of diet do dingoes have?

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Frugivores

What ability is known for kangaroos?

• Building nests in trees

• Jumping up to nine meters in a single leap

• Living in family groups

• Digging underground tunnels

Which animal is known for having one of the most powerful bites?

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How does a wombat defend itself from predators?

• Attacks with its claws

• Uses its tail to strike

• Digs into a tunnel and blocks the entrance with its rear

• Emits a high-pitched scream to scare them away

What is the main difference between a kangaroo and a wallaby?

• The size of their pouch

• The shape of their legs

• The color of their fur

• The length of their tail

What makes the quokka seem like it's always smiling?

• It moves its ears into a smile shape

• It has a fur pattern that resembles a smile

• It is known for its friendly behavior

• Its mouth is shaped like a smile

What is the distinctive feature of the platypus compared to other mammals?

• It has a bill and webbed feet

• It can fly

• It has scales instead of fur

• It is a marsupial

What is the name of the egg laid by the echidna?

• Puggle

• Joey

• Bean

• Eucalyptus

What is the emu's main defense mechanism against predators?

• Emits loud sounds

• Covers its body with spiny feathers

• Makes its rigid tail feathers make noise

• Dives into water