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Marine turtles
The marine waters of central Queensland provide important foraging grounds […]
Read MoreNorthern Hairy-nosed Wombat
A strong and heavily built marsupial that grows to about 35cm high (on all fours) and up to one metre long. It’s the largest of Australia’s wombat species. As the name suggests, these endangered wombats have lots of short brown hairs covering its nose.
Read MoreSilver-headed Antechinus
Vulnerable under Queensland’s Nature Conservation Act 1992 and Endangered under Australia’s Environment Protection […]
Read MoreWhite-throated Snapping Turtle
Endangered under Queensland’s Nature Conservation Act 1992 and Critically Endangered under Australia’s Environment Protection […]
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