Australia's endangered animals - Australia has many unique animals, but some are at extreme risk. Take a look at these endangered and vulnerable species and how you can help ensure their survival.

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Swift parrot - Swift parrots are the fastest parrots in the world. They are located in Tasmania and migrate for the winter. Conservation Volunteers Australia works toward saving the birds.

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Largetooth sawfish - The Largetooth sawfish is one of the largest fish in the world, reaching over 6.5 m. It has been listed as critically endangered by IUCN.

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Northern hairy-nosed wombat - The northern hairy-nosed wombat is the largest of wombat species and can run at 40 km/h in a short distance, according to Australian Geographic.

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Hawksbill turtle - Hawksbill turtles are found in tropical oceans like the Great Barrier Reef. They are endangered due to their prized shells, traditionally used to make combs and jewellery.

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Cassowary - Save the Cassowary campaigns to raise money and awareness about the endangered bird, which is also called the living dinosaur.

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Grey nurse shark - Grey nurses are a harmless species of shark that are listed as critically endangered by IUCN because they look so similar to predatory sharks.

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Nurse - It is a worrying thought that there are only about 1,500 grey nurse sharks left on the east coast of Australia.

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Wild Onesie Week - WWF holds annual Wild Onesie Week events at Bondi Beach to raise money and awareness of conservation initiatives.

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Bilby - Although bilbies are the fastest breeding mammals on earth, they are vulnerable. Save the bilby fund assists with their conservation.

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Tasmanian devils - Tasmanian devils are known for their feisty reactions. They are listed on the IUCN as endangered. DevilArk undertakes conservation efforts.

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Orange-bellied parrots - There are thought to be fewer than 50 orange-bellied parrots alive today, according to BirdLife.

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Lord Howe Island stick insects - Lord Howe Island stick insects, also called tree lobsters, were thought to be extinct until 2003, according to Melbourne Zoo.

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Southern Corroboree frogs - Southern Corroboree frogs are known for their tiny size and spectacular colour. Taronga is heavily involved in a breeding and release program. 

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Echidna - Although echidnas are not endangered, they are the only monotremes in the world apart from platypuses.

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Eastern grass owls - Eastern grass owls are endangered due to pesticides controlling rodent populations. This limits their main food supply according to NSW.gov.

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Green tree pythons - Green tree pythons are restricted to the rainforests of eastern Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Papua New Guinea, and Irian Jaya.

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Wedge-tailed eagles - Wedge-tailed eagles are Australia's largest raptors. For more information visit Australian Museum.

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Southern bluefin tuna - Southern bluefin tuna is critically endangered as it is one of the most popular fish to eat. It can sell for millions of dollars for an individual fish, according to  Greenpeace.

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Greenpeace - Greenpeace has been at the forefront of minimising the global quota for tuna fishing.

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Long-nosed bandicoot - Australian Wildlife Conservancy tells us that the long-nosed bandicoot is extinct in most of its former local habitats.

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long-nosed potoroo - Introduced predators and habitat clearings have made the long-nosed potoroo vulnerable. To find out more visit EHP.

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Dwarf bearded dragon lizard - The dwarf bearded dragon lizard is adapted to many habitats, according to Arkive. It is semi-arboreal, and when basking can reach a body temperature of 39°C.

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Fairy penguins - Little penguins or fairy penguins are the world's smallest penguin and the only penguin found in Australia, making them vulnerable.

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Tiger quoll - According to ABC.net, the tiger quoll has not been photographed in over three years, meaning researchers are unsure how many remain in the wild.

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Leadbeater's possum - Leadbeater's possum was named after a taxidermist, and is Victoria's faunal emblem. Visit Wildlife.vic for more info on protecting the Leadbeater's possum.

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Mary River turtle - The Mary River turtle used to be a common pet turtle in Australia, leading to their endangered status, according to Australia Zoo.

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Irwin's turtle - Irwin's turtle was a rare find by the man himself, Steve Irwin. It is only found in one river in Australia and is the least understood turtle species.

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Cane toad - The Cane toad was introduced to Queensland and has had a significant detrimental effect on local flora and fauna, especially reptiles and marsupials.

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Corpse flower - Although not an animal, it is listed as vulnerable by IUCN. Titan arum (aka corpse flower) is one of the largest flowers on Earth and smells like rotting flesh when in bloom.

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