Bunyips are a ancient race of bird-like animals that live in The Dreaming. There are three main Bunyips: their leader, the Bunyip elder(Nandu Glil), the protector of the Bunyip Gauntlet Maliyan, and Thigana. who is the only one who can fly. There are also unnamed Bunyips called Shooter Bunyips who are the protectors of Bunyip City. Thus far, all Bunyips who have appeared are allies to Bush Rescue. The of the franchise are named in honor of the Bunyip race.