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Kangaroo Island was the site of the first settlement in South Australia. It was initially surveyed as a site for a new port to serve the southern coast,but there were not enough good agricultural prospects to sustain a colony, so surveying continued on the mainland. However, Kangaroo Island became a popular location for sealers and whalers. It was also the island that saved Matthew Flinders' crew from starvation during their circumnavigation of te continent. Flinders named the island for the abundance of kangaroos found there.
More recently, South Australia has gained in importance as a natural, predator-free island where koalas, which have been relocated, are so abundant that they actually face an overpopulation problem.
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2) They are a part of Australia's ecosystem.
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What are the two important types of animals in Australia?
The 2 important animals are Kangaroos and Koalas
Where are kangaroos native to?
Kangaroos are native to Australia.Tree kangaroos are native to both Australia and New Guinea.
Can kangaroos live in Australia?
Kangaroos can and do live in Australia. This is the country to which they are native, and for which they are best adapted. There are over 65 species of kangaroos living in the wild in Australia.
Are kangaroos in africa?
No. Kangaroos are native to Australia.
Are there any kangaroos in Western Australia?
Yes. There are many different species of kangaroos in Western Australia. Red kangaroos, in particular, are found throughout Western Australia.
Do kangaroos live in France?
No. Kangaroos are native to Australia. The only kangaroos found in their native habitat outside of Australia are the tree-kangaroos on the island of New Guinea.
How do kangaroos represent Australia?
Kangaroos are native Australian marsupials. They only represent Australia in that different species are found all over Australia, and the kangaroo is on Australia's coat of arms. Kangaroos are not a national symbol of Australia.
How many kangaroos live in Argentina?
There are no kangaroos in Austria.To see how many kangaroos there are in Australia, see the related question.
Are Kangaroos in Derbyshire?
kangaroos are not found in the wild in England. Kangaroos are native to Australia.
Is Australia most known for kangaroos or koalas?
Kangaroos ?
Are kangaroos found in Africa?
No. Kangaroos are native to Australia, while some tree kangaroos are also native to the island of New Guinea. While kangaroos have been introduced to some parts of the world, there have been no kangaroos introduced to any part of Africa.
Do kangaroos live in New York?
No. Kangaroos are native to Australia. The only kangaroos found in their native habitat outside of Australia are the tree-kangaroos on the island of New Guinea.
