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Only some aboriginal meanings of Australian animal names are known. , but below are some derivations from the original Aboriginal dialects.
- koala (gwala) - "no drink"
- wobbegong (a type of shark) - "shaggy beard"
- budgerigar (betcherrigah, gijirrigaa) - "good food" or "good eating"
- witchetty grub (wityu) - "hooked stick" and (vartu) - "grub."
Incidentally, many believe "emu" and "bandicoot" to be aboriginal names for native animals, but they are not. Also, kangaroo (ganguru) does not mean anything like "I don't know what you are saying", as has been erroneously reported.
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What animals are on aboriginal art?
The animals found on Aboriginal art depend on the native Australian animals found in theur area. kangaroo, koala, crocodile are some examples.
What did the aboriginal women gather?
The aboriginal women gathered berries and native fruits, yams and smaller animals endemic to their area, such as the perentie (goanna) of central Australia.
What is the cultural significance of the coorong wetlands?
well there are some native historical aboriginal sites and contains endangered animals
What did the aboriginal people of Australia eat?
they eat birds cows kangaroos and other native animals
What is aboriginal about?
An aboriginal person is a native of a region or country.
What person is aboriginal?
An aboriginal person is a native of a region or country.
What is a synonym of native?
Indigenous, aboriginal
Are there any aboriginal people in northern Europe?
Aboriginal itself means Native, so yes, there are Native people in northern Europe
Who is an Aboriginal person?
An Aborigine is a native of Australia
What is an Aboriginal language spoke in Bathurst?
The aboriginal language native to Bathurst is Wiradjuri language.
Is A Peacock An Australian Animal?
sorry no,peacocks or peafowls are native to India.
Who saw a wallaby first?
The aboriginal (native) Australians.
