The dingo is one of the most unique animals in Australia. It is a wild dog that is believed to have descended from domestic dogs introduced to the continent by ancient Asian mariners around 4000 years ago. Today, dingoes can be found in many parts of Australia and play an important ecological role as apex…

The platypus is one of the most extraordinary animals. Upon first examination, scientists initially believed that this creature was a fabrication, a peculiar amalgamation of a duck, beaver, and otter. Observing this endearing animal, one can’t help but wonder if Mother Nature playfully combined a duck’s bill and webbed feet, a beaver’s tail, and 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…

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…