Kangaroos and emus, two of Australia's most iconic animals, share a fascinating trait: they cannot walk backward. This characteristic is why they are featured on the Australian army's coat of arms ...

One of the world’s rarest marsupials is facing extinction in Australia, according to a new ... programs like that one to secure these animals’ long-term survival.’ The New South Wales ...

Koalas, wombats and other native Australian animals occupy a vaunted place in the national identity and play a critical role in the tourism industry. But these species are increasingly under ...

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Kangaroos are among the world’s most iconic, charismatic species ... and roos mean Australia. There may be no animal and nation in the world more closely identified. But there are more than ...