A huge truck was rumbling towards him. Limpy was about to turn and run when he saw that the truck was stopping. He saw something else. Painted on the side of the truck was a large platypus and a large echidna and a large kookaburra. Lucky things, thought Limpy.
Some creatures are so popular with humans, they can even get their own special trucks.
Read The Legend of the Mascots to find out why these creatures were chosen. Then meet Millie, Syd and Olly by clicking the links in the sidebar, and read about their real-life characters. Mascots have been a feature of the Olympic Games since Munich in 1972. Look at these mascots and choose one that interests you. The cane toad is the mascot for a Queensland team.