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What is the Australia national animal?

Kangaroo is Australia national animal as it was recognised as an official symbol of Australia in 1908 – on the nation’s Coat of Arms.

When you look at the Coat of Arms, you will notice the shield is held up by the native Australian animals which are the Kangaroo and the Emu, which were chosen to symbolise a nation moving forward, based on the fact that neither animal can move backwards easily. 

Image from official website

Is Koala Australia national animal?

Koala is a native animal of Australia. While Koalas and Kangaroos are two “native animals” and they represent the Australian nature and land, you can only find Kangaroos on the nation’s Coat of Arms.

native animals australia

What animals can only found in Australia?

According to some findings on the internet, there are at least 7 native animals that are unique to Australia!

  • Quokka
  • Echidna
  • Platypus
  • Wombat
  • Koala
  • Tasmanian Devil
  • Kangaroo

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