Devil Ark in Barrington Tops is doing extraordinary work to conserve healthy populations of Tasmanian Devils. If you’re looking for a great environmental cause to support, take a look here & smile like a devil in snow too!
Category: Extraordinary nature
Lyrebird mimicry: birds, hammers & chainsaws
It’s not unusual for a male lyrebird to have mastered the calls of up to 25 birds to attract a mate.
Without oxygen from ancient moss you wouldn’t be alive today
Without the evolution of the humble moss, none of us would be here today.
Land mullet
No, not a 1970s footballer or rock’n roller lost in the rainforest, it’s a giant skink.
Eastern quoll
This super cute marsupial has a secret: it’s carnivorous & has an impressive set of sharp teeth, like a crocodile with fur!
Rainbow fungus and cancer cure
There’s sure to be a cure for cancer hidden in our Barrington Tops rainforests.
Oxygen pods and biomimicry
Have you ever wondered why they hang plants off cafe walls or even skyscrapers? This is called biophilic design & it emulates nature’s principles
Eastern Stony Creek Frog
Purring frogs and changing colour for sex? Meet the Eastern Stony Creek Frog!
Parma wallaby
This beautiful animal with the white moustache is an ecosystem engineer, playing a significant role in ecological functionality & habitat restoration.
Brush turkey
With a striking red head, blue-black plumage & booming call, these distinctive Australian birds are easy to spot while bird watching in Barrington Tops.
