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Lesser black-backed gull
A common sight in coastal regions throughout the Northern Hemisphere
Western long-beaked echidna
One of the very few egg-laying mammals left on Earth, along with the platypus
King brown snake
One of the longest land snakes in the world, and its venom is highly potent
Common death adder
With a venom that is significantly more potent than that of the inland taipan
Eastern brown snake
Famous for being one of the most venomous land snakes in the world
Northern hairy-nosed wombat
One of the rarest and critically endangered land mammals in the world
Chital
Also known as “barking deer” because of their loud, barking alarm calls
Antarctic fur seal
Has one of the warmest fur of any mammal
Northern giant petrel
Well-adapted to the cold Arctic climate and can withstand temperatures as low as -50°C (-58°F)
Goblin shark
Its appearance is what really sets it apart—it looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie
King penguin
With their stately waddle and regal demeanor, they are the undisputed monarchs of the Antarctic ice
Spotted dove
A delightful bird with a calm and peaceful nature
Carpet python
Despite their intimidating size, they are generally gentle and docile creatures
Adelie penguin
A small, but mighty bird dressed in a tuxedo and living in one of the coldest places on Earth
Shingleback lizard
Got a funny look, with a short, round body covered in bumpy scales, kind of like a tiny dinosaur
Comb-crested jacana
A tiny water walker, perfectly designed for life on floating plants in swamps and lakes
European goldfinch
Can hang upside down while feeding!
Red-rumped swallow
Amazing flyers — they can even drink water while they’re flying!
Greater bilby
With a tongue that is perfect for slurping up ants and termites
Eurasian skylark
They might not look like much, but they have an incredible talent: singing!
Southern greater glider
Often called the “clumsy possum” due to its awkward movements when it’s not gliding between trees
Frilled lizard
It doesn’t bite or have any poison; its transformation is just a big bluff!
Sugar glider
Small, furry creatures that look like tiny squirrels
Quokka
Looks like they’re always happy that’s why people call them the “world’s happiest animal”
European hare
Unlike rabbits, they don’t live in burrows, instead, they make shallow nests in the grass called forms
Barn swallow
Most common and widely distributed swallow globally
Gouldian finch
No bigger than your hand but it boasts a plumage as colorful as a rainbow
Central bearded dragon
Its beard isn’t just for show — they use it to communicate a variety of emotions
Great hammerhead
The biggest of all the hammerhead sharks, with a massive head that looks like a giant, flat hammer
Green tree python
When they’re babies, they’re not green at all! They can be bright yellow, red, or even orange
Crucifix toad
Unlike most frogs that love hopping around on lily pads, this one spends most of its life underground, a real dirt dweller
Yellowfin tuna
Popular food fish, prized for its mild flavor and firm texture
Llama
Think of camels, but minus the hump!
White tern
Often called “Fairy Terns” or “Angel Terns” Because of their pure white plumage and graceful flight
Pantropical spotted dolphin
A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas
Brown noddy
They bob their heads up and down as they fly, which is actually how they earned the nickname “Noddy”
Common bottlenose dolphin
Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water
Common dolphin
Often seen riding the bow waves of boats or performing acrobatic leaps out of the water
Mute swan
Known for their graceful movements and the distinctive “S” shape of their neck
Common blackbird
Arguably among the most beautiful songbirds in the world — they enjoy singing after a rain shower
European rabbit
They spread faster than any other colonizing mammal in the world
Australian wood frog
Papurana frogs inhabit a wide range of environments across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Malaysia. They are typically found in lowland tropical rainforests, swamps, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers. These frogs are highly adaptable, often thriving in both pristine forests and disturbed areas such as agricultural lands and suburban gardens. […]
Eastern smooth frog
This frog is found predominantly in Victoria and southeastern New South Wales. It thrives in various habitats, including damp forests, woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heathlands. These frogs prefer abundant ground cover, such as leaf litter, logs, and rocks, which provide essential moisture and shelter. They are commonly found near water bodies, including ponds, streams, and […]
Water buffalo
The “living tractors of the East”—vital in traditional agriculture, particularly in Asia
Red deer
As one of the largest deer species, the red deer holds a prominent place in the cultural and natural history of many European, Asian, and North African regions. They are robust and large, with males (stags) significantly larger than females (hinds). One of the most distinctive features of the red deer is its antlers, which […]
Little egret
During breeding, they transform with elegant white plumage, adorned by decorative plumes on the head, neck, and back
Eastern cattle egret
It can catch insects that are disturbed by the animals’ movements
Gray heron
Exhibit powerful flight, with distinctive slow wing beats and an extended neck, defining features during their aerial movements
White wagtail
Holds cultural symbolism in some societies, representing good luck
Tiger shark
They eat almost anything that comes their way – you name it, they’ll try to snack on it!
White-bellied sea eagle
Its broad wings enable it to glide effortlessly on air currents, often seen navigating the coastal winds
Olive-backed sunbird
Using spider silk and plant materials, they construct delicate nests that hang from branches
Sambar deer
With its towering stature and impressive antlers, is a true king of the Asian forests
Shortfin mako shark
Speed and power embodied, they rule the seas with their sleek bodies and jaw-dropping leaping prowess
Basking shark
Majestic giants of the sea, they peacefully glide through the ocean with mouths agape, filtering the waters for sustenance
Blacktip reef shark
Graceful and stealthy, these reef dwellers navigate the coral maze with finesse, showcasing their iconic black-tipped fins
Oceanic whitetip shark
Opportunistic predators of the open ocean, their aggressive and persistent feeding behaviour strikes fear into the hearts of their prey
Bull shark
Fearless and formidable, these aggressive predators command respect in the waters they roam
Whale shark
Gentle giants of the sea, with mouths wide open to filter the ocean’s bounty
Great white shark
Majestic ocean predators, embodying power, speed, and precision in their pursuit of prey
Sand goanna
A strikingly banded, muscular predator reigning over the Australian desert
Flatback sea turtle
The only sea turtle exclusive to Australia
Loggerhead sea turtle
One of the largest and strongest sea turtles in the world
Hawksbill sea turtle
Its slender frame and narrow head bear a beak curved like a hawk’s, earning this marine marvel its name
Emperor angelfish
As it grows older, it undergoes a metamorphosis that is nothing short of extraordinary
Green humphead parrotfish
With a robust body adorned in iridescent hues of emerald and turquoise, it is an underwater jewel that dazzles the eye
Red fox
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the world’s most widely distributed carnivore!
Human
Adaptable and resourceful; destroying our planet with “Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology”
Common brushtail possum
They use their tails to grip branches, aiding in climbing and movement
Galah
They engage in a unique behavior known as “anting”
Kookaburra
They are known to form cooperative breeding groups, where offspring from previous years help the parents raise the next brood of chicks
Swamp wallaby
Its dense fur and dark coloration blend seamlessly into its swampy habitat, making it a true master of camouflage
Tiger quoll
The largest remaining marsupial carnivore in Australia
Koala
The cute iconic Australian nappers at risk after government fails to protect its home
Great cormorant
Due to their adaptability and willingness to migrate to more favorable habitats, great cormorants are found worldwide
Brown booby
An impressively acrobatic bird that can catch flying fish mid-jump
Great frigatebird
These birds spend weeks in the air and hunt, preen and even sleep while in flight
Common ostrich
Arabian ostrich, 1 of 4 subspecies, was hunted to extinction in mid-20th century
Australian masked-owl
These owls are non-seasonal breeders. They mate when food is in abundance to ensure their chicks survive
Australian grass-owl
This shy, nocturnal predator spends its life in open areas of grassland and cane fields but is rarely seen
Barn owl
The most cosmopolitan of owls with home ranges extending across the globe
Erect-crested penguin
The endangered cousin of the Fiordland penguin
Macaroni penguin
The penguin with a cool tiara
Little penguin
A blue, small wonder of the penguin world
Chinstrap penguin
The most grumpy penguin with a helmet and a chinstrap!
Gentoo penguin
Bushy tailed fastest diving penguin
Rainbow lorikeet
Most of their days are spent trying to fulfill their sugar cravings; the captive species have a strict sugary liquid diet
Pink cockatoo
This flawless cockatoo with a crown of charm and royal looks will steal away your heart
Wilsons storm petrel
This species is found in all world oceans except the north Pacific Ocean
Leachs storm petrel
These petrels stylishly ride the ocean waves like they own the winds
Manx shearwater
Impressive flights but clumsy walking on the ground are observed in these birds due to awkward legs
Royal albatross
These mighty birds have the longest wingspan, second only to wandering albatrosses
Little grebe
This cute and small bird is one of the most elite hunters below the water’s surface
Red-tailed tropicbird
They dance along with their gorgeous red tails to attract partners in a faithful courtship
White-tailed tropicbird
These ocean wanderers can be spotted from a distance showing awe-inspiring aerial tricks
Australian Pelican
These birds have been recorded to fly at 3000 meters (9850 ft)
Glossy ibis
These birds seem to have lost their way to the beauty pageant
House sparrow
The most widely dispersed wild bird
Eurasian coot
Like those bulging red eyes weren’t scary enough, they eat their innocent chicks when hungry
Grey falcon
Presenting one of the world’s rarest falcons!
Malleefowl
One of the three mound-building birds in Australia and the only one living in arid areas
Common pheasant
One of the most hunted, widespread, ancient, and well-known game birds
Wild turkey
Heaviest member of the order Galliformes, agile and fast fliers with good eyesight during day and poor vision at night
King quail
The smallest of all Galliformes lives on the ground, camouflaged from predators
Indian peafowl
One of the most beautiful birds on Earth!
Red junglefowl
Native to Asia where they were first domesticated, the ancestors to all our chickens
Peregrine falcon
At the speed of over 321 km/h (200 mph), this bird outraces a Formula1 car
Fan-tailed cuckoo
The yellow eye-ring cuckoo of Australia
Common ringed plover
This bird taps its feet to imitate rain to make the prey reach the surface
Black-winged stilt
Elegant long-legged wader, common almost worldwide
Arctic tern
This bird can give any cross-country runner a run for their money
Common tern
This bird holds the record of the longest distance flown by any bird in recorded history
Plains-wanderer
On the brink of extinction, these birds evolved around 60 million years ago, when Australia was connected to America
Black-tailed godwit
The most elegant of all godwit species
Emu
The unarmed winners of the Australia’s Emu-war
Southern cassowary
This heavyweight champion is the heaviest Asian and Australian living bird
Australian owlet-nightjar
It looks like a giant moth and loves moonlight like any other selenophile
Tawny frogmouth
With a clever disguise ability entire family happily lives on the same branch, sleeps during the day, and hunts during the night
Cotton pygmy goose
Smaller than most iPads, meet the tiniest duck in the world
Mallard
This invasive species is the ancestor to most of the modern ducks
Magpie goose
The prime living example of an ancient fossil with only one species left to its name
Red goshawk
The rarest and powerful bird of prey with massive yellow feet and talons designed to quickly subdue its avian prey
Osprey
One of only six land-birds with a cosmopolitan distribution habituating all continents except Antarctica
Leopard seal
The ends of the mouth are permanently curled upwards that look like a smile or a menacing grin
Southern elephant seal
The largest member of the order Carnivora, adult males, can be six times larger than polar bears!
New Zealand sea lion
One of the largest mammals found in New Zealand and the rarest sea lion species in the world
Australian sea lion
The only native and restricted pinniped in Australia
Pygmy right whale
The smallest baleen whale
Southern right whale
Most common of right whales, cruising the southern oceans
Southern marsupial mole
Functionally blind and without external ears, they “swim” through the soil, leaving no permanent burrow
Short-beaked echidna
Has tiny muscle bundles connected to the bottom of each spine so that the spine’s movement and direction can be controlled
Platypus
An animal with a beak, fur and webbed-feet that also lays eggs and secretes venom? Meet platypus, The king of weirdos!
Horse
Have a strong fight-or-flight response, will usually flee when threatened but will defend themselves when fleeing is impossible, or the young are threatened
Short-nosed bandicoot
Do not avoid the odor of their native predator, which makes them vulnerable to predation
Numbat
Termite-eating machines; and one of only two marsupials that are strictly diurnal
Tasmanian tiger
Unfortunately, a unique species is extinct due to overhunting and other human activities
Common planigale
Has a flattened skull to slip through holes, crevasses, and strands of grasses to escape from a predator or to hunt prey
Tasmanian devil
‘Taz’, a well-known character of ‘Looney Tunes’ is a Tasmanian devil
Western quoll
Important to the Australian aboriginal people as the symbol of their mythology and for ceremonial purposes
Kowari
Already became extinct in the Northern Territory, now limited to NE South Australia and SW Queensland
Domestic ferret
Domesticated from the European polecat, once bred for hunting, now as a pet
Dog
Man’s best friend is a domesticated descendant of an ancient, extinct wolf
Musky rat-kangaroo
The most primitive in their order and represent the earliest evolutionary stage, being a link between ancestral arboreal opossums and macropods
Eastern bettong
They can curl their tail around a bunch of material for nesting to transport it easily from place to place. Work smarter, not harder!
Allied rock-wallaby
Short and stocky forearms and tubercle-covered palms enable this species to grasp rocks
Bridled nail-tail wallaby
The purpose of the nail-like point of their tail is still unknown, but it is believed that it helps in keeping balance or changing direction
Agile wallaby
The white stripe near the hip is the identification mark for this species
Common wallaroo
The word ‘wallaroo’ combines both wallaby and kangaroo in word and essence
Forester kangaroo
One of the few kangaroo species that live in dense forests rather than open grasslands
Red kangaroo
Hop into the world of the mighty red kangaroo, Australia’s iconic marsupial
Feathertail glider
The world’s smallest gliding mammal, named because of its long feather-shaped tail
Common ringtail possum
Another Australian passport holder lives in different habitats and eats leaves, flowers, fruit, and sap
Striped possum
Solitary, nocturnal; builds its nest in tree branches
Honey possum
The Hummingbird of the mammals class: feeds solely on nectar and pollen of flowering plants
Western pygmy possum
Population is stable, but still rare in the south coast & Southwest Australia
Common wombat
Most widespread wombat species, and has a large, naked snout
Domestic goat
Goats are social animals and become depressed if kept alone
Domestic sheep
Social animals, typically of the same gender: males herds are called “bachelor” herds
Cattle/cow
A genus of wild and domestic cattle closely related to the genus Bison
Arabian camel
No more true wild animals: all are domesticated or escaped from stock
Leatherback sea turtle
The mysterious diver of the ocean is the largest and only sea turtle without a hard shell and scales
Pig-nosed turtle
Possesses an elongated fleshy proboscis, resembling a twin-snorkel, that extends above the water surface for breathing
Thorny devil
Otherwise known as the thorny dragon, this lizard is definitely in need of spa treatment
Yellow-bellied sea snake
The most widespread species of snakes on earth are found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans and from Africa to Central America
Inland taipan (fierce snake)
Often called the most venomous snake on earth, these creatures are anything but dangerous
Freshwater crocodile
A small freshwater crocodile native to the lands of Australia
Saltwater crocodile
Largest of all living reptiles and the animal most likely to eat a human
White-lipped tree frog
These gorgeous frogs are the world’s largest tree frogs and can grow up to 14cm or 5.5 inches!
Cane toad
When a big one meets a smaller one, it’s lunch!
Domestic cat
Regardless of their breed, all 73 recognized kitties’ breeds are of one single species