Grass trees (Xanthorrhoea) are slow growers at around 1 metre every 100 years. They can live as long as 600 years, but stop growing once they reach 4 metres (13 ft) in height. There are 28 species and 5 sub-species native to Australia.
The white-faced heron typically perch on fence-posts, trees, and even on house roofs. They are found throughout most of...
Buttress roots stabilize shallowly rooted trees in rain forests where the soil is shallow. They stop the tree from...
The Tawny Frogmouth may looks like an owl, but is actually an Australian species. Their unusual plumage has the...
When the rainbow eucalyptus sheds its bark, it reveals a green inner bark. Eventually this green bark changes into...
Aerial view of the a subtropical forest canopy in Southern Queensland. The palms are Piccabeen Palms which can reach...
A giant eucalyptus tree with white bark reaching skyward. The tree belongs to a number of eucalypt species commonly...
Piccabeen Palms grow near the coast and border region of New South Wales and Queensland. The palm is common...
Zooming in at a slice of Gondwana Rainforest in Southern Queensland. This area is the largest sub-tropical rainforest reserve...
