WA Native Flora and Fauna

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Across
  1. 3. A freshwater crayfish with large claws that lives in WA rivers and dams.
  2. 7. possum A very small possum that can climb trees and feed on nectar and insects. (2 words)
  3. 8. A slow-moving lizard with a chunky body and a short, stumpy tail.
  4. 10. A small, shy marsupial that uses its long nose to search for food.
  5. 12. rosella A colourful parrot with a red, yellow and green body. (2 words)
  6. 15. A tiny, rare marsupial with white spots and a furry tail.
  7. 18. A long, slender venomous snake often found in bushland and sandy areas.
  8. 19. snake A venomous snake with bands or stripes, often found near wetlands. (2 words)
  9. 20. tailed black cockatoo (3 words) A large black bird with bright red panels in its tail.
Down
  1. 1. A native plant with spiky flower clusters that produce lots of nectar.
  2. 2. A introduced predator with a bushy tail that can threaten native Australian animals.
  3. 4. A black-and-white bird famous for its beautiful song and protective behaviour.
  4. 5. Fairy Wren. Small bird. Male bright blue. (3 words).
  5. 6. finch A tiny bird with black-and-white markings and a bright orange beak. (2 words)
  6. 9. A spotted marsupial predator that is related to the quoll.
  7. 11. A tiny insect that lives in large colonies and feeds on wood and plant material.
  8. 13. orchid Caladenia named after an arachnid (2 words).
  9. 14. A small striped marsupial that eats termites during the day.
  10. 16. A native plant with flowers that look like colourful brushes used to clean bottles.
  11. 17. neck tortoise A freshwater reptile with a very long neck that can pull its head in sideways. (3 words)