| Crossword
Puzzle - AUSTRALIAN
ANIMALS |
Clues Across:
| 1. | This bird is only 45cm long and found in sandy spinifex and accacia grasslands. (6) |
| 3. | This large bird stands up to 2 metres high. It has wings but cannot fly. (3) |
| 4. | A large bird that lives in wetlands and is a member of the stork family. (6) |
| 6. | This slippery amphibian is a popular source of food in desert regions as it holds (4) |
| 7. | This furry marsupial likes to hide in thick undergrowth during the day and feed at (7) |
| 10. | These marsupials look like small kangaroos and live near grassy plains. (4) |
| 11. | This marsupial uses its sensitive bill to search for food in cloudy water and live (8) |
| 12. | This small hopping mammal is used to represent Easter instead of the rabbit. (5) |
| 14. | These sea creatures have a soft body, hard shell and can weigh hundreds of kilogra (6) |
| 17. | A pink and grey bird belonging to the cockatoo family and only found in Australia. (5) |
| 18. | This large furry marsupial jumps on two powerful hind legs at speeds up to 60kph. (8) |
Clues Down:
| 2. | This serpent is a sacred animal spirit in Aboriginal Dreaming Stories. (13) |
| 3. | This spiky mammal has a long sticky tongue for catching termites and ants. (7) |
| 5. | This bird eats insects and small invertebrates. It is known for its laughing call. (10) |
| 8. | This elegant black long necked bird is found in freshwater swamps and rivers. (10) |
| 9. | These digging, stout marsupials eat grasses and rarely drink in the summer months. (6) |
| 11. | This slithering non-venomous reptile hunts at night for small mammals, birds and r (6) |
| 13. | Large white bird with black edged feathers and tail. Found near lakes and creeks. (7) |
| 15. | These small reptiles were a major source of food for the groups. (6) |
| 16. | This sharp eyed bird hunts in wooded areas and kills small mammals, insects, repti (5) |
| 18. | These furry marsupials live in eucalyptus trees and eat only these types of leaves (5) |
WORD LIST
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