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Australia’s bizarre spitting snubfin dolphin
The snubfin dolphin is one of only three known species of dolphin endemic to Australia.
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Australia’s greater glider, the clumsy possum
Part of the ringtail possum family, this greater glider lacks the typical prehensile tail
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The strange face of the pig-nosed turtle
This freshwater turtle uses its unique snout like a twin snorkel
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The desert-dwelling mulgara
The females of this species often conserve energy by hibernating during much of a pregnancy
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Crucifix frog has nothing to frown about
This quite serious looking frog, often mistaken for a toad, would put a frown on any predator with its gooey defence.
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Giant black squirrels one of the longest animals
This South-East Asian squirrel is one mighty long animal, from nose to tail.
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The mystery of Ausubel’s mighty claw lobster
Little is known about why this lobster has a particularly large and unusual claw.
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The western pygmy possum is the cutest Australian animal
A cousin of the mountain pygmy possum, this western variety is just as cute.
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Blue-banded bee, a native beauty
These pretty native bees are important pollinators for Australian crops.
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Helmeted hornbill a solid fighter
This helmeted species is the only kind of hornbill with a solid head casque, perfect for fighting