This post is dedicated to Evan, because he was expecting to see kangaroos on my previous post on Kangaroo Island but there weren’t any. I’ve gathered a few kangaroo photos and photos of other animals, in hopes that it will make up for his disappointment.
Kangaroos
Most people associate Australia with kangaroos and koalas.
Koalas
But I don’t think they are the cutest Australian animals. For example, the wallaby, a close relative of the kangaroo, is much cuter!
Wallabies
And then there are animals you don’t expect to see. For example, black swans.
Black Swans
It’s not just a Natalie Portman movie. They really exist!
There are camels, too, but they were imported during colonization.
Camel
So was the Dingo.
Dingo
For the subjectively not-so-cute, there’s the Tasmania Devil. Not as cute as the Looney Tunes one.
Tasmanian Devil
For silliness, there are emus. They apparently have really short-term memory.
Emus
How can I forget the quokkas of Rottnest Island?!?
Quokkas
For the next 2 animals, unfortunately, I do not have good quality photos. They are easily my favourite Aussie animals: the wombat and the platypus.
Wombat
They look so cute and cuddly (but can be vicious).
Platypus
Platypuses are duck-billed mammals that lay eggs and use electrical signals to locate things. I would’ve loved to see them in the wild, but because of their timid nature, it is very rare even for locals. Their movement in water is hilarious, like they’re shaking their heads saying “no, no, no, no, no”. (They actually do that for their electrolocation purposes.)
Last but not least, the two furballs who greet me when I come home.
Snoodles
Cuteness overload.
