ranging from above 50 ° Celsius to well below zero.
Minimum temperatures are moderated by the lack of mountains and the influence of surrounding oceans. Australia is relatively arid, with 80% of the land having a rainfall less than 600 milimetres. per year and 50% having even less than 300 millimetres. Most Australians live near the wetter more moderate south eastern coasts primarily in major cities.
Why there are so many rare animals
Because Australia is a relatively closed, it's contact with the outside world is very few, less influence by the species of alien species in the long evolution process, thus evolved a relatively independent species system. And, the Australian species affected by external shocks is less, so that it can keep some of the more backward species, such as marsupial animal, the animal in other continents already because the survival of the fittest in natural selection rule to be eliminated. So, there are so many rare animal in Australia.
Bilby 袋狸 The Bilby is a
small nocturnal creature found mainly in Northern Territory. They have large ears like rabbits and eat small insects and various plants.
Goanna 巨蜥 Goannas are a type of lizard found in various parts of Australia. They can grow to about 2 metres long, and can be aggressive, often making a loud hissing sound.
澳大利亚动物介绍 _AUSTRALIA_ANIMALS(英文)
Animals and Birds
Climate of Australia
Australia is a large island continent in the southern hemisphere with a diverse range of climate zones. These vary from tropical regions in the north through the arid expanses of the interior to temperate regions in the south. Seasonal fluctuations can be great with temperatures
Echidna 针鼹
The Echidna is a small creature, which has a furry underside with sharp spines on its back. Echidnas live in the dry and hot desertland of Australia, as well as within the cooler climate of the Australian Alps.
Koalas have hard black noses, with sharp claws and a thick furry coat and can grow to a weight of about 10kg. Most of their time is spent asleep in the trees, which is the best place to see a koala.
Echidnas catch insects to eat. They grow to about 45cm. As a form of protection they quickly bury themselves in the ground, with only their spines sticking out of the ground.
Koala 考拉 Koalas are small bear like
creatures who live along the east coast of Australia. However, koalas only like to eat a small percentage of the trees found around Australia.
Dingo 澳洲野狗Байду номын сангаасDingos are found in various areas
across Australia, it makes a howling sound that is very distinctive. Dingoes generally eat mice, rabbits and rats, although can also attack livestock when hungry.