Kangaroo
Kabi Kabi Language Name: Mari
The Grey Kangaroo is one of the most recognised animals found across South East Queensland and Kabi Kabi Country. These powerful animals live in grasslands, open forests and bushland areas, often gathering in family groups known as mobs. Kangaroos have long been an important part of Aboriginal culture, providing food, materials and knowledge about Country. Today, they remain an important symbol of the Australian landscape and the connection between people and the natural world.
Emu
The Emu is Australia’s largest native bird and has lived across Kabi Kabi Country for thousands of years. Emus are strong runners that travel long distances through forests, grasslands and open country in search of food and water. They have long been important to Aboriginal people, providing food, feathers and materials for cultural items. Emus also feature in many stories and teachings that help pass knowledge from one generation to the next.