Australia Native Animals Facts. Some 83% of mammals, 89% of reptiles, 90% of fish and insects and 93% of amphibians that inhabit the continent are endemic to australia. Historical records date the introduction of cats to australia at around 1804 and that cats first became feral around sydney by 1820.
The australian coat of arms features the red kangaroo and emu, both native animals. They have tiny mouths and mainly feed on termites and ants. The cane toad is native to central and south america, and is an invasive species in australia.
The red kangaroo and the emu are the national animals of australia.
Australia has the world's deadliest snakes, spiders, jellyfish and birds. The australian coat of arms features the red kangaroo and emu, both native animals. One of the best places to see koalas in the wild is kangaroo island, a natural island sanctuary home to many of australia’s native animals. The eastern native cat (d.