Mammals
Echidna: The Echidna or Spiny Anteater is one of the most remarkable mammals of the world because it lays eggs. Echidnas are found throughout Australia. order? Honey Possum: This tiny mouse sized possum has three stripes down the back and a long snout. it feeds on nectar and pollen from West Australian wildflowers. order?
Chuditch: The Chuditch or Western Native Cat has distinctive spots and lives in the eucalypt forests. order? Numbat: The numbat is Western Australia's animal emblem. This beautiful endangered animal has a long bushy tail, white stripes and a pointed snout and feeds exclusively on termites. order?
Quokka: Quokkas are found in south western Australia and on Rottnest Island. These stocky marsupials are a favourite of island visitors and feed on local vegetation. order? Bandicoot: Quenda is the Aboriginal name for this small marsupial that is often found in gardens in the Perth Hills. order?
Boab: These unusual bottle shaped trees are found in the west Kimberley region of Western Australia. Their bulbous trunks act as a water tank that sustains the tree in northern Australia's six-month dry season. order?    

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