Old Australian Food Recipes

The Australian Kangaroo

The Kangaroo is a marsupial and a mammal that lives exclusively on eating grasses and shoots (Herbavores). Males are Bucks, females Does and young ones are Joeys. Living in groups called mobs, Kangaroos have extremely good senses of hearing and scent, especially for danger. Kangaroos are part of the Macropodidae family which also includes Tree Kangaroos, Hare Wallabies, Rock Wallabies and more. Their powerful back legs are used for hopping and can be an awesome means of protection with razor sharp claws used in a striking action. The birth of their young can be controlled depending on the countries conditions.

The Australian Dingo

The Dingo is found in all states of Australia except Tasmania and is Australia's only wild dog and therefore a  mammal. Dingos survive on kangaroos, wallabies, rabbits, rats, mice, etc. Dingos are very social animals, hunt in packs and mate only once a year producing a litter of around five to eight pups. The Dingo is a medium sized dog with a redish coat that howls instead of barking like the common domestic breed.

The Australia Kookaburra

The worlds largest Kingfisher, the Kookaburra measures around 45cm with a plumage of white and brown. Kookaburras survive on a vast ray of prey including grasshoppers, mice, worms, lizards, etc. They live and nest in heavy forested areas and woodlands. Normally nesting in tree hollows, Kookaburras make a loud laughing call to mark out their territory.

The Australian Merino Sheep

The Australian Merino Sheep is a strain of varying Australian sheep which was adapted for Australian conditions and quality of fleece. The Merino has extraordinary resilience to tough Australian climatic conditions. There are four strains of Merino sheep Pepin Merino, South Australian Merino, Saxon Merino and Spanish Merino all producing Superfine wool, Ultrafine wool, Fine Medium wool and Medium wool.

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