Australian wildlife (except birds)

[Dennis]

This is the carpet python described in my post above.

Dennis

 

[Mr Chodes]

Yep, probably not too interested in in a tiny Antechinus. Great pic.

 

[Dennis]

The Pademelon is a shy and mostly nocturnal species that rarely moves far from dense cover. Rare within dense forest, but more common where forest is adjacent to grassland. Here they spend the day resting in the forest before emerging in the evening along well established runways, into more open areas to feed on grasses, forbs, and shrubs. Males are significantly larger than females.

We used to see between 10-20 of these lovely animals come out to graze at dusk around our tent at the (old) campsite in the Lamington National Park.

Sadly, this National Park campsite was taken over by a commercial operator who has expanded the campsite at the expense of the forest and open grasslands, constructing several permanent glamping cabins and associated infrastructure.

On my last few stays, I did not see these animals, possibly due to the loss of the open habitat and increased numbers of campers.

Dennis

 

[Pippan]

The Pademelon is a shy and mostly nocturnal species that rarely moves far from dense cover. Rare within dense forest, but more common where forest is adjacent to grassland. Here they spend the day resting in the forest before emerging in the evening along well established runways, into more open areas to feed on grasses, forbs, and shrubs. Males are significantly larger than females.

We used to see between 10-20 of these lovely animals come out to graze at dusk around our tent at the (old) campsite in the Lamington National Park.

Sadly, this National Park campsite was taken over by a commercial operator who has expanded the campsite at the expense of the forest and open grasslands, constructing several permanent glamping cabins and associated infrastructure.

On my last few stays, I did not see these animals, possibly due to the loss of the open habitat and increased numbers of campers.

Dennis

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Very cute animal. Such a shame these developers destroy the very thing that makes an area special, just to satisfy greed.

 

[Dennis]

Very cute animal. Such a shame these developers destroy the very thing that makes an area special, just to satisfy greed.

Yes – the old camp site had basic facilities, no lighting, a composting toilet and cold water only in the wash basins.

This generally attracted those campers who were more in tune with the great outdoors.

With the modernization (??) most folks now bring the city with them; parties, loud music, noise, TV’s, feed bad food to the wildlife, etc. and do not appear to have any insight into the damage this does to the local wildlife, despite the numerous, highly prominent “No Feeding” signs. When a Warden makes an occasional visit and tries to educate them,, they often incur abuse and dis-respect.

Dennis

 

[Cygnus]

I believe this is a White-lipped tree frog (I will never be a SME on amphibians)

 

[Lyn2011]

The Pademelon is a shy and mostly nocturnal species that rarely moves far from dense cover. Rare within dense forest, but more common where forest is adjacent to grassland. Here they spend the day resting in the forest before emerging in the evening along well established runways, into more open areas to feed on grasses, forbs, and shrubs. Males are significantly larger than females.

We used to see between 10-20 of these lovely animals come out to graze at dusk around our tent at the (old) campsite in the Lamington National Park.

Sadly, this National Park campsite was taken over by a commercial operator who has expanded the campsite at the expense of the forest and open grasslands, constructing several permanent glamping cabins and associated infrastructure.

On my last few stays, I did not see these animals, possibly due to the loss of the open habitat and increased numbers of campers.

Dennis

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Beautiful animal. What a shame that the campsite has changed, why do they often ruin something beautiful?

 

[Lyn2011]

One of the local wallaby's

 

[Pippan]

Never smile at a crocodile.

 

[Rupert]

A while ago I was out bush and was expecting to take a few shots of birds when I almost stood on this bloke who scared the crap out of me and took off like greased lightening. A couple of very ordinary shots of an animal seldom seen, the "Quoll".

 

[S.R.M.]

I believe this is a White-lipped tree frog (I will never be a SME on amphibians)

Yes, White-lipped it is, Litoria infrafrenata... Australia's largest Tree Frog.

 

[S.R.M.]

A wild Sugar Glider (Petaurus breviceps) that I found at Mt Coot-tha on Saturday night.

Sugar Glider by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Sugar Glider by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

 

[Pippan]

A wild Sugar Glider (Petaurus breviceps) that I found at Mt Coot-tha on Saturday night.

Sugar Glider by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Sugar Glider by Stephen Mudge, on Flickr

Cutest animal ever!

 

[S.R.M.]

Cutest animal ever!

Thanks Greg! It's always nice finding them in the wild.

 

[Dennis]

This wild, male Eastern Water Dragon was trying to dominate me and intimidate me by raising its head and nodding at me, whilst displaying its crimson breeding colours on its chest.

Taken at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens in Brisbane.

Dennis.

 

[Dennis]

An Eastern Water Dragon living dangerously....

Dennis.

PS - the croc is a fake....

 

[Dennis]

A couple of Brisbane Short-necked Turtles drying subathing at the main lake in Mt Coot-tha Botanic Garden, Brisbane.

Tripod mounted and Focus Bracketing to extend DOF.

Dennis.

 

[Dennis]

Eastern Water Dragon posing nicely for me at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens this motning.

Dennis.

 

[Pippan]

You are being watched ...

 

[West Coast Birder]

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Wait, Australia has wild buffalo? Interesting. Is this up in the NT where (presumably) the fauna are similar to what you may find in Asia?