The coach potato of the forest, the laughing kookaburra stays in the same territory all year long.

ORIGIN:
Australia

HABITAT:
Medium dense woodland areas

HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
1 lb
Height: 18 in

DIET:
Frogs, snakes, fish and invertebrates

PREDATORS:
Birds of prey

NATURAL DEFENSES:
Strong neck muscles

REPRODUCTION:
25-day incubation; sexually mature at 1 yr

THREATS:
None

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 30 yrs in human care