The Northern Dwarf Tree Frog, scientifically known as Litoria bicolor, is a small and colorful amphibian that is native to Australia. These frogs are generally found in the tropical regions of northern Australia, including the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The species is commonly found in forested areas near still waters, such as ponds and…
Next day we drove through the flat, monotonous landscape to our next destination – Denham and Monkey Mia. While driving 350 km to Denham, we missed trees again as it was only grass and more grass around us. The landscape only changed and became more interesting after we entered the Francois Peron Peninsula. In general the…
Fruit bats are also known as flying foxes. Those nomadic animals like the northern parts of Australia, but they also live in Victoria, NSW and South Australia. We often see them during our trips. Yes, they smell. We often know they are close without seeing them due to their natural stinky odour. However, we also…
Kookaburras laughing birds are one of the most unique and beloved bird species in the world, known for their distinctive laughter that echoes through the Australian bush. These charismatic birds are instantly recognisable, with their large heads, sturdy beaks, and striking plumage. But it’s their playful, cheeky nature and contagious laughter that has captured the…
The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a wading bird species that is found across much of the world, including in Australia. It is a medium-sized bird that can grow up to 65 centimeters in length and has a distinctive long, curved bill that it uses to probe in shallow water for food. The Glossy Ibis…
Saltwater crocodiles, also known as “salties” or estuarine crocodiles, are the largest living reptiles in the world. These crocodiles can grow up to 7 meters and are commonly found in Northern Australia. However, female crocodiles are significantly smaller than males and typically reach an average length of around 3 meters. Salties are often referred to…
The road to Wyndham meandered through the mountains. There were no lanes to overtake slower vehicles, and sometimes we trailed for miles, waiting for a long stretch of straight route. The Grotto Just before Wyndham we stopped at The Grotto that is located 20 km from the town. The Grotto is a set of small canyons filled…
Australian buffalo were imported into Australia in the 19th century. They were used as working animals and sources of meat for the remote northern outposts. Life was difficult and lots of these places were abandoned. When that happened the Australian buffalo were released and became feral. The feral Australian buffalo has been a major environmental…
Whistling kite is a very vocal bird, it can whistle in flight or while perched on a branch. Pairs constantly call to each other. They are graceful gliders often flying low searching for live or dead prey. They sometimes take fish from the surface of the water. They also catch reptiles, insects, and small mammals….
Better known as Jabiru. This bird is tall, with crimson long legs. Its black neck has a beautiful dark green sheen and the female eye has an attractive amber colour. Jabiru has a long, strong beak, which uses to hunt snakes, frogs, turtles and fish in the north Australian wetlands. This bird is a common…
