The document describes several Australian animals, including the emu, kangaroo, koala, platypus, great white shark, whale, fish, and goanna. Key details provided include the emu's inability to fly but ability to run fast, kangaroos living in groups and carrying joeys in their pouches for months, koalas primarily living in trees, the platypus having a duck-like bill, great whites being the most dangerous sharks that eat fish and sometimes people, whales arriving off the Australian coast in summer, and the Great Barrier Reef housing colorful fish and sea creatures.

1. Maarit Rainio, 2009

2. EMU The Australian emu can’t fly. But instead it can run very, very fast. It can run up to 50 km/h!

3. KANGAROO The kangaroo is a very friendly animal. They usually live in groups. The mommy kangaroo gives birth to a baby kangaroo which usually stays in the mother’s pouch about 5-11 months. The kangaroo is a pretty fast runner:56 km/h!

4. KOALA What a cute animal! The koala is absolutely my cup of tea! The koala usually lives in the trees. Actually, it is pretty difficult for a koala to move on the ground! The koala weighs about 6-8 kg!

5. PLATYPUS What a funny animal with a funny-looking nose! It lives about 10-17 years! It usually lives in ponds and streams.

6. GREAT WHITE The Great White is a shark. It is the killing king of the Australian animals. It is the most dangerous shark: a real, brutal killer! It usually eats different types of fishes and other sea creatures… sometimes even people!!! Well, just kidding… don’t take it seriously! The Great White can be 9-12 metres long.

7. WHALE This huge animal is a real beauty. The whale usually arrives to the Australian costal areas in June or July. It loves to jump up and down … and, of course, it wants to splash water!

8. FISH The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most beautiful places in Australia. Diving there is a dream come true! There are - among other things - very colourful fishes, interesting tortoises, awesome sea horses and beautiful plants.

9. GOANNA The goanna looks like a smaller version of a crocodile. The goanna spends some time in the trees, eating the leaves.