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1、,Australia Adventure,Animals and Birds,Climate of Australia Australia is a large island continent in the southern hemisphere with a diverse range of climate zones. These vary from tropical regions in the north through the arid expanses of the interior to temperate regions in the south. Seasonal fluc
2、tuations can be great with temperatures ranging from above 50 Celsius to well below zero. Minimum temperatures are moderated by the lack of mountains and the influence of surrounding oceans. Australia is relatively arid, with 80% of the land having a rainfall less than 600 milimetres. per year and 5
3、0% having even less than 300 millimetres. Most Australians live near the wetter more moderate south eastern coasts primarily in major cities.,Because Australia is a relatively closed, its contact with the outside world is very few, less influence by the species of alien species in the long evolution
4、 process, thus evolved a relatively independent species system. And, the Australian species affected by external shocks is less, so that it can keep some of the more backward species, such as marsupial animal, the animal in other continents already because the survival of the fittest in natural sele
5、ction rule to be eliminated. So, there are so many rare animal in Australia.,Why there are so many rare animals,Animals of Australia,Bilby 袋狸 The Bilby is a small nocturnal creature found mainly in Northern Territory. They have large ears like rabbits and eat small insects and various plants.,Dingo
6、澳洲野狗 Dingos are found in various areas across Australia, it makes a howling sound that is very distinctive. Dingoes generally eat mice, rabbits and rats, although can also attack livestock when hungry.,Echidna 针鼹 The Echidna is a small creature, which has a furry underside with sharp spines on its b
7、ack. Echidnas live in the dry and hot desertland of Australia, as well as within the cooler climate of the Australian Alps. Echidnas catch insects to eat. They grow to about 45cm. As a form of protection they quickly bury themselves in the ground, with only their spines sticking out of the ground.,G
8、oanna 巨蜥 Goannas are a type of lizard found in various parts of Australia. They can grow to about 2 metres long, and can be aggressive, often making a loud hissing sound.,Koala 考拉 Koalas are small bear like creatures who live along the east coast of Australia. However, koalas only like to eat a smal
9、l percentage of the trees found around Australia. Koalas have hard black noses, with sharp claws and a thick furry coat and can grow to a weight of about 10kg. Most of their time is spent asleep in the trees, which is the best place to see a koala.,Quoll Quoll are nocturnal creatures, which are Aust
10、ralia native cats. They grow to about the size of domestic cats, and spend most of their time in trees.,Red Kangaroo 袋鼠 Red Kangaroos are the largest type of kangaroo, and live in the dry outback regions of Australia. They can grow to about 2 metres high, and a length of about 2.4 metres. Although t
11、he males have the vivid red colour associated with the Red Kangaroo, the females have a lighter grey-red colouring.,Some details of the kangaroo,Kangaroo originated in the Australian continent and parts of Papua New Guinea. Among them, some species unique to Australia. All Australian kangaroos, zoo
12、and wild zoo, except, are to live in the wild. Different types of kangaroos in Australia, a variety of natural life, from the cool climate of the rainforest and desert plains to the tropics. Kangaroo is a herbivore, eating a variety of plants, some of them to eat fungi. They mostly at night activity
13、, but also some in the early morning or evening activity. Different types of kangaroos in a variety of natural life. For example, the Porto Lloyd Kangaroo will make their own nests and tree kangaroos live in the bush. Large species of kangaroo prefer to trees, caves and rock crevices as shelter.,All
14、 kangaroos, no matter what size, there is one thing in common: with long legs and powerful hind legs strong bond. Kangaroo to hop generation of run, jump up to 4 meters, as far as to jump to 13 meters, can be said to jump highest and furthest mammals. Most of kangaroos living on the ground, from the
15、ir strong hind legs the way jump can be easily distinguished from other animals. In the jump process using kangaroo tail to balance, when they walk slowly, the tail may act as a fifth leg. Kangaroos tail You Cuyou long, covered with muscle. It is supported both at rest in the kangaroo kangaroos body, but also in the kangaroo hopping kangaroo jump faster and farther from help,鸭嘴兽 Platypus,绵蛇 Cotton snake,吸蜜鹦鹉 Lorikeet,Thank you,
