Kangaroos are marsupials unique to Australia. They fascinated Australia’s early settlers, who had never before seen animals like them. Although not officially proclaimed, the kangaroo is popularly regarded as Australia’s animal emblem. The kangaroo appears on the coat of arms of New South Wales (1906) and the Commonwealth coat of arms (1908).
Koalas are a favourite animal symbol of Australia for millions of people around the world. Like kangaroos, koalas are marsupials and are unique to Australia.