Can kangaroos walk backwards?
Did you know that neither the emu nor the kangaroo can walk backwards? The kangaroo has a big tail in the way and the emu only has three toes.
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What is a group of cockatoos called?
It's #FOCFunFacts time because we all love to feel a little smarter every day 🤓 This one is a cracker! Next time you see a bunch of cockatoos hanging out on the power lines doing their crazy tricks and making a whole lot of noise you can have a cackle because you know it's called a crackle! 🤣🤣🤣
What's the difference between a lifesaver and lifeguard?
What's the difference between a lifesaver and lifeguard?
Did you know there is a difference between a lifesaver and lifeguard? Surf lifesavers are trained volunteers who patrol beaches during peak season. Lifeguards are paid professionals who provide beach safety services.
What is a group of platypuses called?
Did you know that a group of platypuses is called a paddle? Also, just learnt that the correct plural of platypus is platypuses, although people still like to say platypi.
What do koalas eat?
We had a fun trip to the Hunter Valley Zoo this week, and during the Koala talk learnt this fun fact. There are more than 700 species of eucalyptus in Australia, but koalas only eat 15 of these species. It turns out koalas are pretty fussy eaters!⠀
Do wombat burrows help during bushfires?
Another reason to love our square pooping friend the wombat... Smaller animals are known to survive bushfires by taking refuge in the network of wombat burrows. The deep tunnels become a safe place for animals, making the wombat an accidental hero. Hopefully, the burrows saved and continue to save lots of little lives. 🐭🦋🐰
What do you call a female and male kangaroos?
Merry Christmas everyone, I hope you enjoy this fact about kangaroos! "A male kangaroo is called a boomer. A female kangaroo is called a flyer".
Is Melbourne's tramway the largest in the world?
A fun little fact for your Wednesday. Melbourne's tramway system is the largest outside of Europe and the fourth largest in the world 🌏 Pretty impressive Melbourne! 🚋⠀
Is it a ute or pickup truck?
Today's fact solves the mystery of whether it's a ute or a pickup...
The ute is known as a pickup truck or truck in the rest of the world. Only in Australia and New Zealand is it known as a ute.
Where is the cleanest air in the world?
Now, this is a beautiful fact that Tasmania should be very proud of! The cleanest air in the world is found in Tasmania. Breathe in that magically clean air in Tassie and enjoy!
The platypus is no joke!
When the platypus was first sent to England, it was believed the Australians had played a joke by sewing the bill of a duck onto a rat.