The world has some of the most unique species of animals, but Australia may take the top prize. It is cut off from the rest of the world’s land masses, has been for millions of years, and its isolation enabled species to evolve in their own unique way, hence you can find animals there that are found nowhere else. Endemic to Australia, this country’s native animals are an extraordinary reflection of its distinctive evolutionary journey and unique environment. Each species, whether the hopping kangaroo or the gliding greater glider, offers a snapshot of a world that has been shaped by isolation, adaptation and persistence. Preserving these animals and their habitats means this unique wildlife will flourish for future generations.
From jumping marsupials to spiky desert residents, Australia’s native wildlife is as much an icon of the country as its weathered outback. Here are eight species that live in the wild only on Australia.
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