These well camouflaged birds form monogamous pair bonds, sustained by the male feeding the female. They call to establish each…
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Everything about the rainforest in the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
This loud calling, but seldom seen, bird is related to the bird of paradise group of Papua New Guinea. The…
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The call of the wompoo is commonly heard and is audible up to one kilometre away. It is sometimes said…
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(Illustration by Jane Thompson) A rainforest wallaby, the pademelon is an ecological specialist with particular diet and habitat needs. Listed…
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(Illustration by Kay McKee) The southern angle-headed dragon is a rainforest dweller and grows up to 40cm long. It is…
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(Illustration by Kay McKee) The red-bellied black snake is one of Australia’s best-known venomous snakes. It is iridescent black on…
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(Illustration by Moira MacLachlan & Robyn Graham) The black apple is a member of the tropical fruit family Sapotaceae. Its…
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(Illustration by Maggie Taylor) These fast growing pioneer trees are the first step in regenerating the rainforest. Their hard shelled…
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Elaeocarpus grandis (Illustration by Margaret Collins) These rainforest giants soar high above the surrounding canopy and can reach heights of…
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Carronia multisepalea (Illustration by Robyn Graham and Jane Thompson) This is a relatively unspectacular vine that can often go unnoticed…
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