Answer to Question #281166 in Zoology for Samananda

Question

Describe the geographical limit, climatic condition and characteristic fauna with special reference to mammalia of either oriental realms or australian realms.

Answer 1

Australian Realm:

1. Geographical limit. Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, Tasmania and some islands of adjacent areas.

2. Climatic conditions. Hot and tempe­rate, both types of climate are present here. Average rainfall in a year is 75 mm.

3. Fauna (mammals). Ornithorhynchus (a marsu­pial), Tachyglossus (ant eater), Kanga­roo, Dasyures, Dendrolagus (climbing kangaroo), Petaurus (flying opossum), wolf are the remarkable members.