Unique Species Of Animals In Australia. About 50 million years ago australia became an island. The continent seems like it would be such an alien world.
Fun facts about the unique australian animals. Australia has 800 species of birds, 350 are found only in australasia. Australia and new zealand are wonderlands filled with exotic animal species.
It feeds mainly on ants (about 2000 per meal), cached with the tongue.
Although kangaroos, spiders and poisonous snakes are common animals that come to mind when thinking about australian wildlife, there are many other animals that are native to the country. Over 80% of mammals and reptiles in australia are found nowhere else on earth. Australia's climate became drier about 15 million years ago, resulting in more uniquely adapted species. (read why the animals found in australia are so unique)