Northern dwarf crowned snakes are venomous and inhabit eastern Australia. They average 40 cm in length.
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Beaded geckos are found in central southern Australia and are nocturnal. They feed on insects and grow to about 5 cm in length.
Water Pythons prefer habitat near freshwater and ambush prey in the area; feeding on mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles. Water Pythons are common in aboriginal myths, referred to as rainbow serpents (due to the pythons' scales' colorful reflections) and were said to have carved the earth's landscape.
Black-footed Rock Wallabies are found in Central Australia and are listed as vulnerable and threatened throughout the country. These wallabies feed on grasses and fruits and grow to only half a metre in height.
The Yellow-throated Miner is found throughout most of Australia's mainland. These birds feed primarily on insects, but also eat berries and nectar.
The Willie Wagtail is found throughout Australia's mainland. These birds feed on insects, cover their nests with soft material (i.e. fur, spiderwebs, soft grasses) and both males and females incubate their eggs.
The Centralian knob-tailed gecko is found in central Australia in rocky habitat. They are active at night and eat primarily insects, spiders and scorpions. This gecko is named for it's short and round-ended tail.
The Crested Pigeon is found widely throughout Australia and is one of only two species with an erect crest. The Crested Pigeon feeds on seeds and sometimes insects.
Eastern Koels are found across the northern and along the eastern coasts of Australia. Males are glossy black with distinct red eyes while females are brown with spotted cream colors. Eastern Koels eat fruits from the canopies of trees.
Dusky Moorhens are found along the eastern coast of Australia. Dusky Moorhens live near wetlands and feed on plants, grasses, fruits, seeds and insects. When breeding, multiple females will lay eggs in the same nest and a group will share the tasks of protecting and incubating eggs. *Thank you to Mystery Member: Brett DeGregorio for help identifying this species.
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