In National Science Weeks of years gone by, you told us your favourite tree (the majestic river red gum) and the animal call Australia loves the most (the warbling magpie, for obvious reasons).
This year, ABC Science is shining a spotlight on Australia’s underrated animals.
With the help of social media, experts and conservation organisations, we’ve found 10 incredible animals you may never have heard of, and probably don’t know a whole lot about.
From the slimy to the bitey and the downright weird — each of these creatures has traditionally been overshadowed by more charismatic species such as koalas and kangaroos.
But we think it’s time they had their day in the sun.
Now it’s your turn to vote for Australia’s most underrated animal.
Will it be the sharpshooting velvet worm, the mysterious marsupial mole or the secretive short-finned eel?
Are you team rakali, dugong or the great desert skink?
Or maybe you think the turtle frog, ghost bat, giant cuttlefish or palm cockatoo should win.
Click the link below to learn more and vote: What is Australia’s most underrated animal? Vote for your favourite this National Science Week – ABC News
