Australian fauna

Australian fauna is unique and diverse, characterized by many species found nowhere else. It includes iconic animals like kangaroos, koalas, and wombats, which are well-adapted to the continent's varied environments. Many native animals have evolved specialized features, such as the platypus with its bill and electroreception, or snakes and spiders with potent venom. Australia's fauna is shaped by its long geographic isolation, leading to high endemism. While some species thrive, others face threats from habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change, prompting conservation efforts to preserve this distinctive and vital part of Australia's natural heritage.