Red Kangaroos are found over most of arid Australia, preferring flat open plains.Eastern Greys are found from Cape York to Tasmania; Western Greys have an equally wide distribution, from Western Australia to Victoria (both species prefer denser vegetation).. Antilopine Kangaroos live across northern Australia in monsoonal tropical woodlands, and …

Goannas are surprisingly good climbers. In fact, Lace Monitors are known as Tree Goannas and are thought to eat more bird eggs than other goanna species.. While they may appear slow, goannas are fast runners and will sprint short distances on their hind legs – …

Often, when we think of a conservation not-for-profit, we envisage people in boots and hats planting trees and pulling weeds. What we don't think of are the people that answer the phones, design the newsletters, take social media photos, or handle mail and process donations.

Grass trees epitomise the Australian bush: they’re beautiful, ancient, hardy, thrive in nutrient-poor soils and respond to wildfire by flowering profusely. Grass trees are iconic plants, recognisable even to budding botanists. All 66 species are only found in Australia. They're all perennial ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Bush Heritage Australia to protect vital piece of Murray-Darling Basin ecosystem. Leading conservation not-for-profit Bush Heritage Australia has successfully raised the funds to acquire a property that forms one of the most important waterbird breeding sites in Australia.

We help to conserve two species on our reserves: the Long-nosed Bandicoot (Perameles nasuta) and the Northern Brown Bandicoot (Isoodon macrourus) – and a further two species through our Wunambal Gaambera partnership (Golden Bandicoot) and The Midlands Conservation Partnership in Tasmania (Eastern Barred Bandicoot).. The Long-nosed Bandicoot has bristly grey-brown fur, a white underbelly and ...

Established: 2005 Area: 233,000 ha Location: 470km south of Mt Isa On the edge of the Simpson Desert, Pilungah (formerly named Cravens Peak) protects gibber plains, red sandy dune fields, semi-permanent waterholes and Coolabah woodlands.Catchments channel life-giving flood waters into the Mulligan River.Supports a remarkable diversity of reptiles.

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Passionate about land conservation? Explore the unique places and remarkable wildlife that Bush Heritage Australia works to protect across the country.

Established: 1998 Area: 6.8 ha Location: 175km north east of Hobart South Esk Pine trees on the banks of the Apsley River, just north of Freycinet National Park, typically rely on fire to release seeds.But if fires are too hot or too frequent, they can’t survive.