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Australian Birdwatching for Dummies

I’m just going to come right out and say it: Australian animals are weird. From kangaroos to koalas, first-time visitors will undoubtedly come away from a trip to Australia mesmerized by the vast differences between their animals and ours. And while I do recommend going to a koala preserve when you visit, some of the more colorful and interesting animals this island continent has to offer are even easier to see. All you have to do is look up.