Interesting Facts
The Common Wombat
Common wombats have a backwards facing pouch
Wombats have slow metabolisms
Wombats walk with a waddle and can run up to 40 km/h
Wombats have slow metabolisms
Wombats walk with a waddle and can run up to 40 km/h
Duck-Billed Platypus
A typical platypus is 38 centimeters long and the tail adds and extra 13 centimeters
The average weight of a platypus is about 1.4 kg
Scientists have found fossils of platypuses 1 meter long
The average weight of a platypus is about 1.4 kg
Scientists have found fossils of platypuses 1 meter long
Golden Wattle
There are over 1,000 species of wattles in Australia
The most common species of wattle is the Acacia Pycnantha
When in flower, the golden wattle displays the national colours of Australia (green and gold).
The most common species of wattle is the Acacia Pycnantha
When in flower, the golden wattle displays the national colours of Australia (green and gold).