Interestingly, the marsupials of Australia does not have a relationship with placental representatives of fauna, that is, for example, Tasmanian wolf and the common, (placental) - this is not the same animal.But the kinship tie between a marsupial.Somehow, no one in Australia or the "" placental mammals, though her living conditions are similar to the Asian!Now, we introduce you to some species of Australian mammals, marsupials: kangaroos, koalas and wombats.
Kangaroo - all jumpers jumper
This herbivorous marsupial that lives in Australia, they are known to nearly 50 species.The story of his name quite funny.Once Europeans landed in Australia.The first thing that caught my eye it was just an animal.The local Aboriginal people, they tried to find out how it is referred to the mammal, to which he was given the answer: "Kangaroo!".Europeans, of course, thought that this is the name of a local wild animals, but it was not so!Much later everyone knew that "kangaroo" is translated from the Aboriginal language - is "I do not understand!" And the name "kangaroo" stuck and finally fixed for these amazing animals.
marsupials in Australia - a unique creation!Of these, the kangaroo is perhaps the most unique and amazing mammal.Especially touches when the mother looks out of the bag muzzle curious cub-kangaroo.A moment later, he jumps out of his mother's "pocket" and began to frolic, but if suddenly there is any danger, he immediately jumps back to the mother (as strange as it may sound).Kangaroo - is the creation of peace, but they are able to fend for themselves and their young.Their tail is very strong limbs - serious "weapon" capable of inflicting terrible wounds to the enemy.Kangaroo quickly transfers the weight of the entire body to its strong and resilient tail and hind legs liberated deals a crushing blow right on target!But, like all peaceful animals, these creatures prefer to flee, and fight only in the most extreme cases.Kangaroo jerky rushes giant, building powerful hind limbs.Surprisingly, the length of a jump up to 12 meters, and its height - up to 3 meters!Not for nothing is the Australian marsupial called the best jumper in the entire planet!
«Eucalyptus bear»
Koalas somehow "eucalyptus bears" - is the same Australian marsupials, like kangaroos.All their life they spend on eucalyptus trees, eating only their young leaves and shoots.Koalas sleep 18 hours (!) Per day (look at the photo).Previously, these "bear" is of value to humans because of their fur, but now hunting them is strictly prohibited.Although, unfortunately, there are poachers everywhere.
Wombat sitting in the trenches as a battalion commander
Still other marsupials in Australia - wombats. They live on the ground or in burrows dug by them, resembling the trenches.In one such "trench" may be several wombats.These animals are active at night: this is the time they go to their "herbivores" hunt - feed on grass and roots of various plants.
Here they are surprising and unique - marsupials of Australia!
