ABC KIDS News Time

Amazing Animals: Beakless birds and whale words

April 30, 2026·13 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

We're eager as a beaver to bring you this week's News Time, because it's another Amazing Animals special!You’ll hear about a giant spiky creature that once roamed Australia; and meet Bruce, a disabled bird from New Zealand. Then we'll dive deep underwater and use our ears to find our Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. What animal did the fossil in the museum belong to? 2. Is Bruce the Kea missing the top or bottom part of his beak? 3. What was the name of the dog helping kids read?4. What does Kungaka mean in language? 5. The whales communicate in a series of short clicks, what are these called? (Hint: It starts with C)Answers1. A giant echidna2. The top 3. Tashi4. The hidden one5. Codas

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