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The Australian Sean Lion

The Australian Sea Lion are the only sea lion found in Australia. They can weigh up to 300kg and gather in groups of mostly of 10-15. They prefer to swim in deep cold waters along the western and southern coastlines. They were almost hunted to extinction by seal hunters but are now classified as protected; there is an estimate of only 5000 left altogether.

The Tree Kangaroo

The tree kangaroo lives in the humid rainforests of New Guinea. This very mysterious creature was believed to have climbed trees to get to food such as leaves and fruit, but eventually it learnt to live in trees.  Due to a large scale of deforestation (an average of 80% of all the logging in New Guinea is illegal), their habitat is being destroyed. Poaching is also adding to the equation that is putting this extraodinary and mysterious creature on the road to extinction.

Article by RHN.