Apart from being incredible creatures, why do both an emu and a kangaroo appear on Australia's coat of arms?

While both the emu and the kangaroo are emblematic of Australia, as they're some of the most charismatic creatures on the continent, the Australian government could have gone with a koala, so why these two? It's because neither can walk backward. When creating the shield, the animals were so chosen to symbolize a forward-looking nation. Bet you didn't see that one coming!

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