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There is just one species of emu, scientific name Dromaius novaehollandiae.
There used to be more known breeds, but hungry sealers and whalers caused the extinction of the three island species - the King Island emu, Tasmanian emu and Dwarf emu.
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What 2 animals are in the Australia's coat of arms?
Kangaroo and Emu
Why is the ostrich on Australia's coat of arms?
The ostrich is not on Australia's coat of arms. The bird is an emu. It is there because, like the kangaroo, the emu is unable to take a step backwards. Therefore, it is a symbol of progressive movement forwards.
What did John Cabot call Canada when they founded?
Because the emu are becoming extint
Is Ned Kelly a famous Australian scientist?
No, Ned Kelly was a famous Australian bush ranger not a famous Australian scientist.
What would the conversion of Australian pound to Australian dollar in early settlement?
There was no Australian Dollar until 1966, long after the "early settlement". At the time of currency changeover from Pounds to Dollars, the Australian One Pound note converted to the Australian Two Dollar note.
What is emu steaks?
Emu steaks are cuts of meat from the Australian Emu bird.
Is an emu an Australian bird?
Yes. The emu is native to Australia.
What is an Australian ratite?
emu
Which australian bird does not fly?
Emu.
Is the emu an Australian animal?
Yes. The emu is a large, flightless bird which is native to Australia.
How many breeds of emu birds are there?
There is only one type of emu - Dromaius novaehollandiae.There used to be three known species. Two dwarf species of emu inhabited Kangaroo Island (off the South Australian coast) and King Island (in Bass Strait) but they became extinct once whalers began visiting and settling the area.
What is the Australian counterpart of ostrich called?
an emu
Is the Emu a native Australian animal?
Emus certainly can be farmed for their meat. But it is not what is commonly thought of when thinking of a 'farm animal'.
How did Australian Aboriginals cook emu?
How did the Aboriginals cook Emu? Please Help me I have an assignment due on this.
What is emu in Australian fauna?
An emu is a large flightless bird. It lives in New Zealand and Australia.
What is another name for an emu?
There is no other name for an emu. It is an Australian flightless bird. It is not an ostrich, or a cassowary, or a kiwi. It is just an emu.
What animals are on the Tasmanian coat of arms?
If its the Australian Coat of Arms then the animals are a Kangaroo and an Emu.
