Which two native animals stand on either side of the shield on the Australian coat of arms?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The red kangaroo and the emu
- Step 1: The coat of arms has a kangaroo and an emu as supporters. Answer: The kangaroo and the emu. Why not the others: The koala, kookaburra, wombat, cassowary, platypus and lyrebird are all native, but none of them is on the coat of arms.
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