The Rainforest

This very pretty dove is similar to the superb fruit dove but much smaller than the wompoo fruit dove. All…

These well camouflaged birds form monogamous pair bonds, sustained by the male feeding the female. They call to establish each…

This loud calling, but seldom seen, bird is related to the bird of paradise group of Papua New Guinea. The…

The call of the wompoo is commonly heard and is audible up to one kilometre away. It is sometimes said…

(Illustration by Jane Thompson) A rainforest wallaby, the pademelon is an ecological specialist with particular diet and habitat needs. Listed…

(Illustration by Kay McKee) The southern angle-headed dragon is a rainforest dweller and grows up to 40cm long. It is…

(Illustration by Kay McKee) The red-bellied black snake is one of Australia’s best-known venomous snakes. It is iridescent black on…

(Illustration by Moira MacLachlan & Robyn Graham) The black apple is a member of the tropical fruit family Sapotaceae. Its…

(Illustration by Maggie Taylor) These fast growing pioneer trees are the first step in regenerating the rainforest. Their hard shelled…

Elaeocarpus grandis (Illustration by Margaret Collins) These rainforest giants soar high above the surrounding canopy and can reach heights of…