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.
Some trees including species in the Gondwana Rainforest send down roots from high up in the tree. They provide...
Aerial view of the a subtropical forest canopy in Southern Queensland. The palms are Piccabeen Palms which can reach...
The laughing kookaburra is the largest species of kingfisher. It is native to eastern Australia but has been introduced...
Rainbow eucalyptus starts with white bark. Once the bark sheds it reveals green bark underneath which changes into other...
When the rainbow eucalyptus sheds its bark, it reveals a green inner bark. Eventually this green bark changes into...
A giant eucalyptus tree with white bark reaching skyward. The tree belongs to a number of eucalypt species commonly...
Emergents are tall trees that pierce the forest canopy. This specimen has been smothered in a vine that will...
While Australia has large deserts, the continent also has extensive forests containing some of the tallest trees in the...
