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The list of flora and fauna species which are endemic to Australia is far too long to include here. However, information on both topics can be gained from both the related questions and the related links.
For specific details of Australian animals and plants, see the related questions below.
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Define Endemic species?
Endemic species are the species that are native to a certain area or region. It is the ecological state or location of a specific species. For example: Koalas are an endemic species in Australia.
What percentage of Australia's reptiles are though to be endemic?
88.95% of all species of repiles are thought to be endemic. 773 out of 869 known species are thought to be, no one's 100% sure though
Where do platipuses live?
No. Platypuses are endemic to eastern Australia.
Are there such things as Egyptian Emus?
No. Emus are endemic to Australia alone, and there is just one species of emu (though there were more species a century ago).
is Nicobar pigeon endemic species?
Yes Nicobar Pigeon is an endemic species.
Is the platypus species introduced or are they native?
The platypus is native to Australia. It is endemic to the country, meaning it is not found anywhere else.
Do hairy nosed wombats live only in Australia?
Yes. All three species of wombats are endemic to Australia, meaning they are not found anywhere else in the world.
Do Endemic species face relatively high risks of extinction?
It is true that endemic species face relatively high risks of extinction. An endemic species refers to a species that is restricted or native to a particular area or country.
Is a tiger a keystone or endemic species?
It is a keystone species
Are red kangaroos endemic?
Red kangaroos are endemic to Australia, where they are found in the millions.
Where do the duck billed platypuses live?
There is no such species as a platypus fish. There is just the platypus, an egg-laying mammal endemic to the eastern states of Australia.
Are koalas found in Australia or Africa?
Koalas are endemic to Australia.
