The uniqueness and diversity of the fauna of Australia cannot leave you indifferent. On the mainland of the Southern Hemisphere of the Earth, 200 thousand species of animals live, 80% of which are endemic. The secret of this feature lies in the isolation of local representatives of biological organisms. One of the most famous and widespread endemics of the mainland are kangaroos, koalas, platypuses, wombats, echidnas and others. In addition, 180 species of marsupials live in this area (there are 250 in total). The most specific representatives of the continent are Gould monitor, quokka, wallaby, maned duck and giant flying couscous.
Kangaroo
red kangaroo
mountain kangaroo
Kangaroo Eugenia
Western gray kangaroo
wallaby
giant kangaroo
Queensland rock wallaby
Koala
Wombat
Bandicoots
marsupial mole
Platypus
Echidna
Quokka
Spotted marsupial marten
Australian pygmy possum
Other endemics of Australia
marsupial anteater
marsupial mice
Tasmanian devil
Dingo
Gould monitor lizard
maned duck
Pink-eared duck
yellow-billed spoonbill
nosed cockatoo
firetail finches
Spotted Crow Flutist
Cassowaries
Emu
Bigfoot
Sugar Flying Possum
Half-fingered goose
Cockatoo
Lyrebird
australian crane
fruit dove
giant monitor lizard
Moloch lizard
blue-tongued skink
combed crocodile
Conclusion
Living in Australia, many animals fall into the category of “rare”. The mainland endemic group contains a large number of biological organisms, among which 379 are mammals, 76 are bats, 13 are ungulates, 69 are rodents, 10 are pinnipeds, 44 are cetaceans, as well as some predators, lagomorphs and sirens. Unusual plants also grow in Australia, most of which are inherent in this particular region and cannot be found on other continents. Over time, many endemics fall into the category of “dying” and become rare. It is possible to preserve the peculiarity of the continent everyone must protect nature!
