Australia boasts some of the world's most unique wildlife, with about 80% of its species found nowhere else. Kangaroos are iconic symbols, while koalas are famous for their tree-dwelling, cuddly nature. Wombats are known for their burrowing and cube-shaped droppings. The platypus is particularly unusual, laying eggs and having a duck-like bill. This distinctive fauna underscores Australia's rich biodiversity and evolutionary isolation, featuring an array of fascinating species adapted to its diverse environments.