The dingo (Canis lupus dingo) is a wild dog found in Australia, in all states, but Tasmania. It is not a native animal to Australia. This animal weighs up to 77 pounds and can live up to 14 years in captivity.

The echidna (also known as the Spiny Anteater) is a primitive mammal that lives in Australia. There are two types of echidnas: long-nosed echidna and short-nosed echidna.

The Emu is the largest bird native to Australia. It can reach more than 5 feet in height and can weigh up to 121 pounds. It can run at high speeds of 30 to 40 miles per hour.

The kangaroo is a big-footed marsupial, belonging to the family Macropodidae. There are 47 species of kangaroos. The kangaroo is an Australian icon, a true symbol for Australia.

The Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is a marsupial native to Australia. Koalas are not bears as many people believe. They aren't even related to bears. They are closely related to the wombat.

The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is an Australian egg-laying semi-aquatic mammal. This animal is fascinanting, it has bird and reptile features.

The Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous solitary marsupial found in the Australian island state of Tasmania.

Wombats are Australian marsupials. They are closely related to the Koala. The Wombat is the largest burrowing animal in the world. This animal can weigh 60 lbs.