WA Native Flora and Fauna

3. A freshwater crayfish with large claws that lives in WA rivers and dams.
7. possum A very small possum that can climb trees and feed on nectar and insects. (2 words)
8. A slow-moving lizard with a chunky body and a short, stumpy tail.
10. A small, shy marsupial that uses its long nose to search for food.
12. rosella A colourful parrot with a red, yellow and green body. (2 words)
15. A tiny, rare marsupial with white spots and a furry tail.
18. A long, slender venomous snake often found in bushland and sandy areas.
19. snake A venomous snake with bands or stripes, often found near wetlands. (2 words)
20. tailed black cockatoo (3 words) A large black bird with bright red panels in its tail.

1. A native plant with spiky flower clusters that produce lots of nectar.
2. A introduced predator with a bushy tail that can threaten native Australian animals.
4. A black-and-white bird famous for its beautiful song and protective behaviour.
5. Fairy Wren. Small bird. Male bright blue. (3 words).
6. finch A tiny bird with black-and-white markings and a bright orange beak. (2 words)
9. A spotted marsupial predator that is related to the quoll.
11. A tiny insect that lives in large colonies and feeds on wood and plant material.
13. orchid Caladenia named after an arachnid (2 words).
14. A small striped marsupial that eats termites during the day.
16. A native plant with flowers that look like colourful brushes used to clean bottles.
17. neck tortoise A freshwater reptile with a very long neck that can pull its head in sideways. (3 words)