10 Of The Cutest Animals To Spot In Australia

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Quokka

Quokkas are small marsupials that have thick, grey-brown fur and short legs and ears. They are primarily found on Rottnest Island.

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Sugar Glider

Sugar gliders are marsupials from southeastern Australia, found in eucalyptus forests and woodland areas of Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria.

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Wombat

Wombats are nocturnal, muscular, short-legged marsupials with strong claws, nails, and teeth. Endemic to Australia, they are found in southeast Australia, including Tasmania.

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Koala

Koalas are endemic to Australia and live in forests and open woodlands, typically dominated by eucalyptus tree species. You can be spot them at Kangaroo Island, Magnetic Island and Great Otway National Park.

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Sea Lion

The Australian sea lion is a unique species of sea lion that is found only in southern Australia. You can find them in Perth, Albany, and Esperance.

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Kangaroo

Kangaroos are native to Australia and are the largest marsupials in the world. Visitors can spot kangaroos at national parks, wildlife parks, and other locations.

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Platypus

The platypus is a semiaquatic, egg-laying mammal. It is found in eastern Queensland and New South Wales, as well as eastern, central, and southwestern Victoria and throughout Tasmania.

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Dingo

One of the cutest animals of Australia, the dingo, is a wild dog and is considered the largest land predator in the country. The only place to spot dingoes is the Fraser Island, off the coast of Queensland.

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Echidna

Echidnas are Australia's most widespread native mammal. They can be found in almost all habitats, from snow-covered mountains to deserts, and are also common in urban areas.

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Sea Turtle

Australia has six of the world's seven species of marine turtles including Flatback turtle, Green turtle, Loggerhead turtle, Leatherback turtle, Hawksbill sea turtle, and Olive ridley turtle. Heron Island and the Great Barrier Reef are the best spots to spot them.

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