Australia is home to a total of 379 species of mammals of which 357 are indigenous to the continent. 159 of these mammals are marsupials, mammals where the females have pouches in which to rear their young. The most popular of the marsupials are the kangaroos, wallabies and walleroos. Ranging in size from 1 foot to over 6 feet tall, Aussie Kingdom features these remarkable creatures and other native Australian wildlife in an educational and entertaining program at fairs and festivals around the country. |
