The laughing kookaburra is the largest species of kingfisher. It is native to eastern Australia but has been introduced to other areas in Australia. Its name comes from the bird’s distinct call which sounds like a laughing chorus. While the call can be heard throughout the day, it is more common during dawn and dusk.
Some trees including species in the Gondwana Rainforest send down roots from high up in the tree. They provide...
The white-faced heron typically perch on fence-posts, trees, and even on house roofs. They are found throughout most of...
When the rainbow eucalyptus sheds its bark, it reveals a green inner bark. Eventually this green bark changes into...
Buttress roots stabilize shallowly rooted trees in rain forests where the soil is shallow. They stop the tree from...
Rainbow eucalyptus starts with white bark. Once the bark sheds it reveals green bark underneath which changes into other...
Zooming in at a slice of Gondwana Rainforest in Southern Queensland. This area is the largest sub-tropical rainforest reserve...
The Tawny Frogmouth may looks like an owl, but is actually an Australian species. Their unusual plumage has the...
While Australia has large deserts, the continent also has extensive forests containing some of the tallest trees in the...
