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Koala Humpback whale. A total of 386 species of mammals have been recorded in Australia and surrounding continental waters: 364 indigenous and 22 introduced. [1] The list includes 2 monotremes, 154 marsupials, 83 bats, 69 rodents (5 introduced), 10 pinnipeds, 2 terrestrial carnivorans (1 recent introduction, and 1 prehistoric introduction), 13 introduced ungulates, 2 introduced lagomorphs, 44 ...
The red kangaroo is the largest extant macropod and is one of Australia's heraldic animals, appearing with the emu on the coat of arms of Australia. [1]The fauna of Australia consists of a large variety of animals; some 46% of birds, 69% of mammals, 94% of amphibians, and 93% of reptiles that inhabit the continent are endemic to it.
Pages in category "Lists of animals of Australia" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. ... Fauna of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands;
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The distinctive nature of Australia's mammalian fauna, with a high rate of endemism, underscores the global significance of these conservation efforts. Key strategies include the creation of Safe Havens or predator-free areas providing a refuge from predators such as cats and foxes, which are responsible for the decline of many native species.
This is a list of the wild birds found in Australia including its outlying islands and territories, but excluding the Australian Antarctic Territory.The outlying islands covered include: Christmas, Cocos (Keeling), Ashmore, Torres Strait, Coral Sea, Lord Howe, Norfolk, Macquarie and Heard/McDonald.
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This is a list of Australian mammal emblems. Area represented Image Common name Binomial nomenclature Reference Australia: Red kangaroo (unofficial) Macropus rufus [1]