The larvae of insects and the leaves of plants are either eaten raw or in a cooked state.

The larger animals, as the kangaroo, emu, native dog, etc.

and the larger fishes, are usually roasted in the oven.
In preparing the food for the cooking process a variety of forms are observed.

In most animals, as the opossum, wallabie, dog, kangaroo, etc.
the the bones of the legs are invariably broken, and the fur is singed off; a small aperture is made in the belly, the entrails withdrawn, and the hole closed with a wooden skewer, to keep in the gravy whilst roasting.

The entrails of all animals, birds, and fishes, are made use of, and are frequently eaten whilst the animal itself is being prepared.
Most birds have the feathers pulled or singed off, they are then thrown on the fire for a moment or two and when warm are withdrawn, skinned and the skin eaten.