As well as almost 300 species of mammal
Like the bizarre egg-laying long-nosed echidna
There are even kangaroos that have taken to the trees
Although somewhat precariously
Did any of these animals ever travel east to other islands
Around 300 species of reptile thrive within this hot house
Including the ubiquitous mourning gecko
It is a highly-adaptable creature
But did it have the tools stamina and luck to survive being a castaway
One animal certainly did
Humans