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Cape Raoul at sunset, Tasman National Park, Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia
Dismal Swamp, slide to the entrance of limestone sinkhole several kilometres across, in Blackwood rainforest, Far northwestern Tasmania, Australia
Clouds from a Qantas flight over the Pacific Ocean
Woodchip storage pile in yard of Gunns Pty Ltd, Triabunna, east coast Tasmania, Australia
Maria Island penal settlement (1825-1832, and 1842-1850), Cement building in f/g post 1884. Darlington, Maria Island National Park, Tasmania Australia
Eastern grey (Forester's) kangaroo (Macropus giganteus tasmaniensis), Maria Island, Tasmania, Australia
Cape Raoul in early morning, guardian to the entrance to Storm Bay & port of Hobart, Tasman National Park, Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia
Steps to sand dune lookout, Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia
Mount Roland with grazing cattle, near Sheffield, northwestern Tasmania, Australia
Wineglass Bay and the Hazards on a winter morning, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Dismal Swamp, slide to the entrance of limestone sinkhole several kilometres across, in Blackwood rainforest, Far northwestern Tasmania, Australia
Tasmanian swamp gum (Eucalyptus regnans) at 87m, one of the tallest trees in the Southern Hemisphere. Styx River valley, southern Tasmania, Australia
Spotted pardalote (Pardalotus punctatus) in winter, with snow in beak. Northwest Tasmania, Australia
Guthries Creek in rainforest. Tarkine Wilderness, far northwestern Tasmania, Australia
Cataract Gorge in flood and tourists on the Suspension Bridge: view downstream. Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
The Suspension Bridge at Cataract Gorge, moderate flood. Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
The Suspension Bridge.at Cataract Gorge, moderate flood. Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Russell Falls. Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Eddystone Light. Bay of Fires coast, northeastern Tasmania, Australia
Eddystone Light. Bay of Fires coast, northeastern Tasmania, Australia
View south from Eddystone Point across to the Bay of Fires. Bay of Fires walk, northeastern Tasmania, Australia
Little Fisher River. Central Plateau Protected Area, Tasmania, Australia
Stanley fishing wharf from the Nut. Northwest Tasmania, Australia
Border collie lying on beach with tongue lolling(Canis familiaris). Australia
Mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans). Yarra Ranges National Park, Victoria (east of Marysville), Australia
Highland horses, pair. Tasmania, Australia
Draught horses, pair..Near Oatlands, Tasmania, Australia
Clydesdale horses pulling a two-furrow plough. Northwest Tasmania, Australia
Clydesdale horses pulling a two-furrow plough. Northwest Tasmania, Australia
Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Wineglass Bay from the summit of Mount Amos. Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Dip Falls, northwestern Tasmania, Australia
Mersey River at dusk. Devonport, Tasmania, Australia
Spirit of Tasmania', ferry (no longer in operation) plying to Melbourne across the Bass Strait, entering Mersey River, Devonport, Tasmania, Australia
Detention Falls, northwestern Tasmania, Australia
Snow-covered vegetation, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Meander Falls, Great Western Tiers, Tasmania, Australia
Tasmanian waratah (Telopea truncata). Tasmania, Australia
Ross Bridge, built 1836. Tasmania, Australia
Richmond Bridge, built 1823, Tasmania, Australia
Customs House, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
The Nut, Stanley, northwest Tasmania, Australia
Ploughed field, late afternoon. Northwestern coast, Tasmania, Australia
Northern giant cave gecko (Pseudothecadactylus lindneri). Snout to vent 95 mm. Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Yellow-faced whipsnake (Demansia psammophis). Not dangerous though if large its bite can cause pain. Watagan State Forest, New South Wales, Australia
Roth's tree frog (Litoria rothii). Mataranka, Northern Territory, Australia
Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis). Beecroft Peninsula, New South Wales, Australia
Smooth or Common newt (Triturus vulgaris). Grows to about 10 cm or 4 ins. Europe
Fat-tailed gecko (Diplodactylus conspicillatus). Lake Way, Western Australia
Yellow-faced whipsnake (Demansia psammophis reticulatus), a subspecies noted for communal nesting. Lake Way, Western Australia. Studio shot
Tasmanian tiger snake (Notechis ater humphreysi); dangerous. Flinders island, Tasmania, Ausstralia
Southern desert banded snake (Simoselaps bertholdi). Perth, Western Australia
Mainland tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) flickering its tongue. Roses Lagoon, New South Wales, Australia
Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus). Macquarie Marhes, New South Wales, Australia
Bardick (Echiopsis curta). Can be aggressive; nocturnal. Cape Leeuwin, Western Australia
Red-naped snake (Furina diadema). Macquarie Marshes, New South Wales, Australia
Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus), dangerously venomous. Uses slender tip of tail as lure. Camooweal, Queensland, Australia
Broad-headed snake (Hoplocephalus bungaroides), endangered / vulnerable species. Sydney region, New South Wales, Australia
Ringed brown snake (Pseudonaja modesta). Potentially dangerous. Near Carnarvon, Western Australia
Roth's tree frogs (Litoria rothii). Cannon Hill, Northern Territory, Australia
Black-tailed or Black-headed monitor (Varanus tristis). Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia
Mitchell's water monitor (Varanus mitchelli)..Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Spotted or Red-blotched tree monitor (Varanus scalaris). Diamantina Lakes, Queensland, Australia
Lace monitor lizard (Varanus varius). Macquarie Marshes, New South Wales, Australia
Granite or Pink-tailed worm lizard (Aprasia parapulchella), vulnerable species. Eats only ants. Mount Taylor, Australian Capital Territory
Striped legless lizard (Delma impar), endangered / vulnerable species. Crace, Australian Capital Territory
West Coast banded snake (Simoselaps littoralis). 'Swims' through sand. Maud Hill, south of Exmouth, Western Australia
Curl or Myall snake (Suta suta) near Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia
Prong-snouted blind snake (Ramphotyphlops bituberculatus). Big Desert, Victoria, Australia
Mourning or Common smooth-scaled gecko (Lepidodactylus lugubris). Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australian Territory
Bronzeback snake-lizard (Ophidiocephalus taeniatus), legless lizard; swims through leaf litter and sand; vulnerable species. Abminga, South Australia
Mitchell's water monitor (Varanus mitchelli). Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area), Northern Territory, Australia
Haswell's froglet (Paracrinia haswelli). Tianjarra Falls, Morton National Park, New South Wales, Australia
Pouched or Marsupial frog (Assa darlingtoni). Lamington National Park, Queensland, Australia
Western marsh frog (Heleioporus barycragus). Lays eggs in foam nest in burrow excavated by the male. Forrestfield, Western Australia
Western spotted or White-spotted burrowing frog (Heleioporus albopunctatus), endangered species. North of Badgingarra, Western Australia
Moaning frog (Heleioporus eyrei). Has calluses on heels for digging into earth behind it. Screams when alarmed. Marylands, Western Australia
Moaning frog (Heleioporus eyrei) Has calluses on heels for digging into earth behind it. Screams when alarmed. Harvey River, Western Australia
Moaning frog (Heleioporus eyrei). Has calluses on heels for digging into earth behind it. Screams when alarmed. Forrestfield, Western Australia
Sand frog (Heleioporus psammophilus). Forrestfield, Western Australia
Eastern or Dumeril's banjo frog (Limnodynastes dumerilii). Macgregor, Australian Capital Territory
Great or Striped great barred frog (Mixophyes fasciolatus). Female uses foot to flick eggs onto bank, away from water predators. Queensland, Australia
Sudell's or Miaowing frog (Neobatrachus sudelli). Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Sudell's or Miaowing frog (Neobatrachus sudelli), in amplexus. Booligal, New South Wales, Australia
Moaning frog (Heleioporus eyrei). Has calluses on heels for digging into earth behind it. Screams when alarmed. Forrestfield, Western Australia
Long-thumbed or Barking frog (Limnodynastes fletcheri). Balranald, New South Wales, Australia
Eastern or Dumeril's banjo frog (Limnodynastes dumerilii). Sutton, New South Wales, Australia
Brown-striped or Striped marsh frog (Limnodynastes peronii). Mongarlowe, New South Wales, Australia
Ornate burrowing frog (Limnodynastes ornatus). Edward River, Queensland, Australia
Giant barred frog (Mixophyes iteratus), endangered species. Conondale Range, Queensland, Australia
Goldfields bullfrog (Neobatrachus wilsmorei). Wiluna, Western Australia
Yellow-spotted tree frog (Litoria castanea), vulnerable species. Mount Clear, Australian Capital Territory
Green and golden bell frog (Litoria aurea), vulnerable species. Beecroft Peninsula, New South Wales, Australia
Brown or Ewing's tree frog (Litoria ewingii). New South Wales, Australia
Magnificent tree frog (Litoria splendida), showing skin gland. Large,12 cm. Discovered in 1975, rarely seen. Lake Argyle, Western Australia
Dainty green tree frog (Litoria gracilenta). Palm Lodge, Queensland, Australia
Green and golden bell frog (Litoria aurea), vulnerable species. Bondo State Forest, New South Wales, Australia
Eastern dwarf tree frog (Litoria fallax). Lennox Head, New South Wales, Australia
Brown or Ewing's tree frog (Litoria ewingii). Mongarlowe, New South Wales, Australia
Blue Mountains tree frog (Litoria citropa). Timbiillica State Forest near Eden, New South Wales, Australia
Red-eyed tree frog (Litoria chloris). Body length about 6.5 cm. Conondale Range, Queensland, Australia
Giant or Round frog (Cyclorana australis), a cannibal species. Kununurra, Western Australia
Wide-mouthed or Giant waterholding or New Holland frog (Cyclorana novaehollandiae), a burrowing species. Weipa, Queensland, Australia
Australian bullfrog (Rana daemeli). Occurs also in New Guinea. Length: approx. 8 cm. Kuranda, Queensland, Australia
Rough frog (Cyclorana verrucosa), a burrowing frog. Near Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia
Mount Glorious torrent or Southern day frog (Taudactylus diurnus), now considered extinct. Conondale Range, Queensland, Australia
Sharp-snouted torrent, or Sharp-nosed day frog (Taudactylus acutirostris), now considered extinct..Photo: near Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Brown toadlet (Pseudophryne bibronii). Brindabella Range, Australian Capital Territory
Southern corroboree frog (Pseudophryne corroboree). Brindabella Range, Australian Capital Territory
Painted or Spotted burrowing frog (Neobatrachus pictus). About 50 mm long; powerful burrower of arid & semi-arid southern Australia
Northern death adder (Acanthophis praelongus) wags its tail imitating grub or worm to lure prey. Very dangerous. Jabiru, Northern Territory, Australia
Common gecko (Hoplodactylus maculatus). New Zealand
Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) northern or 'Night Tiger' form. Can reach 2 metres. Mildly dangerous. Bullo River, Northern Territory, Australia
Northern giant cave gecko (Pseudothecadactylus lindneri). Total length 105 mm. Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Centralian carpet python (Morelia bredli) has heat sensory pits. Can reach 2.5 metres. Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Carpet python (Morelia spilota) has heat sensory pits. Can reach 2.5 metres. Shoalhaven Bay, Queensland, Australia
Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) northern or 'Night Tiger' form. Can reach 2 metres. Mildly dangerous. Bullo River, Northern Territory, Australia
Southern gastric brooding (Platypus) frog (Rheobatrachus silus) IUCN Red List 2000: Critical. Conondale Range, Queensland, Australia
Barking spider or Bird-eating spider (Selenocosmia sp.) Also called whistling spider as it makes an audible hiss if disturbed.. Kapalga, Northern Territory, Australia
Fierce snake (Western Taipan, Inland taipan) (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) Simpson Desert, Northern Territory, Australia
Broad-headed snake (Hoplocephalus bungaroides) endangered (vulnerable) species. Sydney area, New South Wales, Australia
Grey-Headed Albatross (Diomedea chrysostoma), South Georgia, Antartica
Hector's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori). Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand
Hector's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori). Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand
Hector's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori). Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand
Hector's Dolphin
Dusky dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) under water. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), nesting female. Ascension Island, Atlantic
Black-browed albatross (Diomedea melanophris) with chick. Falkland Islands, Atlantic Ocean
Dugong - feeding
Perentie (Varanus giganteus) half-erect among spinifex. Barrow Island, Western australia
Perentie (Varanus giganteus) at rest on ground. Barrow Island, Western australia
Marbled gecko (Christinus marmoratus) on log showing elegant markings. Mount Greenly, South australia
Sandhill frog (Arenophryne rotunda) 1 km S of False Entrance Well, Western australia
Salmon gum (Eucalyptus salmonophloia) killed by mistletoe. Bank Rock, Western Australia
Forrest's wolf spider (Lycosa forrestii) pic 5 of 5 emerging from burrow. 3 km NW of mt dimer, Western australia
Pink-faced green ant (Formicidae) 34 km SW of Tambourah Homestead, Western australia
Quandong (Santalum acuminatum) fruit. Lake Johnston, Western Australia
White-tailed spider (Lampona cylindrata) eating another. Ravensthorpe, Western Australia
Tiger beetle (Cicindela hudsoni) Fauve Island, Western Australia
Western brown snake (Gwardar) (Pseudonaja nuchalis) juvenile. 30km northeast of Auski Roadhouse, Western Australia
Scorpion (Urodacus armatus, fam. Scorpionidae) Shark Bay, Western Australia
Honey possum (Tarsipes rostratus) Hopetoun, Western Australia
Redback spider (Latrodectus hasseltii) Dongara, Western Australia
Sunset frog (Spicospina flammocaerulea) Walpole-Nornalup National Park, Western Australia
Turtle frog (Myobatrachus gouldii) Australia's only frog food specialist: feeds amosts solely on termites. 20 km SW of Three Springs, Western Australia
Yardie Creek. Cape Range National Park, Exmouth, Western Australia
Boulder-covered scree slope, Shothole Canyon, Cape Range National Park, Exmouth, Western Australia
Sundew - Lake King, Western Australia
Wingless grasshopper (fam. Pyrgomorphidae), Chesterton Range, Queensland, Australia
Chameleon grasshopper (Kosciuscola tristis) male, Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia
Marbled velvet gecko (Oedura marmorata) cleaning eye with tongue. Cue, Western Australia
Stuttering frog (Mixophyes balbus) . 10km east of Craven, New South Wales, Australia
Brown-striped (striped marsh) frog (Limnodynastes peronii) Whian Whian State Forest, New South Wales, Australia
Green (White's) tree frog (Litoria caerulea) Chesterton Range National Park, Queensland, Australia
Great barred frog (Striped great barred frog) (Mixophyes fasciolatus) on forest floor. Whian Whian State Forest, New South Wales, Australia
Curl or Myall snake (Suta suta), defensive pose. Macquarie Marshes, New South Wales, Australia
Southern dibbler.(Parantechinus apicalis) IUCN red list 2000: Endangered. Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia
Southern dibbler.(Parantechinus apicalis) IUCN red list 2000: Endangered. Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia
Phillips river gum (Eucalyptus grossa) flower close up. 20 km north of Peak Charles, Western Australia
Thomisid spider (Stackhousia monogyna) lying in ambush on Stackhousia flowers. Dunsborough, Western Australia
Kunzea (Kunzea preissiana). Ravensthorpe Range, Western Australia
Yarldarlba or Large-fruited mallee (Eucalyptus youngiana), blossom. North of Kitchener, Western Australia
Hairy jugfloweror Red kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos rufus). Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia
Hairy jugflower (Anigozanthos humilis humilis). Jerramungup area, Western Australia
King brown (Mulga) snake (Pseudechis australis) very dangerous. Fogg Dam near Humpty Doo (a Conservation Reserve), Northern Territory, Australia
Arnhemland watercourse (Pamela's) dtella (Gehyra pamela) Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) Ravensthorpe, Western Australia
Lambstails (Lachenostachys verbascifolia). Aerodrome Nature Reserve, Ravensthorpe, Western Australia
Hairy jugflower (Adenanthos cuneatus). Mason Bay, Western australia
Greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) digging for food. Telfer, Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia
Greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) feeding. Telfer, Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia
Greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) eating prey (grasshopper / locust). Telfer, Western Australia
Greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) feeding. Telfer, Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia
Fine-faced (Beautiful) gecko (Diplodactylus pulcher) shedding skin. Bank Rock, Western Australia
Turtle frog (Myobatrachus gouldii) Australia's only frog food specialist: feeds amosts solely on termites. 25km south of Ravensthorpe, Western Australia
Golden orb-weaving spider (Nephila edulis) with much smaller male. Lake Johnston, Western Australia
Sandhill frog (Arenophryne rotunda) False Entrance Well, shark Bay, Wesern Australia
Sandhill frog (Arenophryne rotunda) False Entrance Well, shark Bay, Wesern Australia
Western pygmy possum (Mundarda) (Cercartetus concinnus) Mt Saddleback, Western Australia
Great desert-skink (Egernia kintorei) Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia
Turtle frog (Myobatrachus gouldii) Australia's only frog food specialist: feeds amosts solely on termites. Gairdner Range, Western australia
Southern spotted velvet gecko (Oedura tryoni) Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia
Zigzag velvet gecko (Oedura rhombifera) Nabarlek, Northern Territory, Australia
Gracile velvet gecko (Oedura gracilis) 11 km southeast of Mount Daglish, Western Australia
Smooth knob-tail (Nephrurus levis levis) Kulgera, Northern Territory, Australia
Rough Knob-tail (Nephurus asper) Nabarlek, Northern Territory, Australia
Desert cave gecko (prickly-gecko) (Heteronotia spelea) Mount Channar, Western australia
Western Shield (Wellington's) spiny-tailed gecko (Diplodactylus wellingtonae) Marandoo, Western Australia
Wood (Stone) gecko (Diplodactylus vittatus) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Golden-tailed gecko (Diplodactylus taenicauda) near Roma, Queensland, Australia
Helmeted gecko (Diplodactylus galeatus) Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Northern spiny-tailed gecko (Diplodactylus ciliaris ciliaris). Near Willeroo Homestead, Northern Territory, Australia
Rock frog (Cophixalus saxatilus) Black Trevethan Range, Queensland, Australia
Turtle frog (Myobatrachus gouldii) Australia's only frog food specialist: feeds amosts solely on termites. Gairdner Range, Western Australia
Spotted-thighed frog (Litoria cyclorhyncha) climbing on branches. Cape Le Grand National Park, near Esperance, Western Australia
Common or Southern death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus), Canning Dam, Western Australia
Fringe-toed velvet gecko (Oedura filicipoda) Mount Daglish, Western Australia
Pansies and Iceland poppies, Launceston, Tas. (Viola x wittrockiana cvs., Papaver nudicaule cvs) garden bed. Don Room, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldii) flower. Crocken Range, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
Imperial shag (Phalacrocorax atriceps albiventer). Falkland Islands
Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua), nesting colony. Steeple Jackson, Falkland Islands
Rock shag (Phalacrocorax magellanicus), pair at nest. Falkland Islands
Magellan snipe (Gallinago paraguaiae). Falkland Islands
Magellan snipe (Gallinago paraguaiae). Falkland Islands
Lichen on rock shelf, Steeple Jackson, Falkland Islands
Rock shag (Phalacrocorax magellanicus), on nest. Falkland Islands
Kelp goose (Chloephaga hybrida), female with goslings, Falkland Islands
Magellanic oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus), Falkland Islands
South American or Southern sea lion (Otaria byronia), adult male. Patagonia
Fairy prion (Pachyptila turtur Albatross Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia
South American or Southern sea lion (Otaria byronia), adult male vocalising. @atagonia
Upland goose (Chloephaga picta) female, Falkland Islands
Upland goose (Chloephaga picta) male and female pair, Falkland Islands
Upland goose (Chloephaga picta) male vocalising, Falkland Islands
Flightless steamer ducks (Tachyeres brachypterus). Uses the wings as paddles to swim very fast (hence 'steamer' from paddlesteamer). Falkland Islands
Black-browed albatross (Diomedea melanophris), nesting colony. Falkland Islands
Black-browed albatross (Diomedea melanophris &and & Rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome). Falkland Islands
Kelp goose (Chloephaga hybrida), female swimming with goslings, Falkland Islands
Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus). Falkland Islands
Rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) colony. Gough Island, South Atlantic
Sperm whales (Physeter catodon) stranded, early 1998. Eastern Tasmania, Australia
Black-browed albatross (Diomedea melanophris) breeding colony. Beauchene Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) colony. Antarctica
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) walking Indian file. Antarctica
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) in blizzard. Antarctica
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) tobogganning to tide crack. Antarctica
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) colony at Cape Roget in twilight. Ross Sea, Antarctica
Emperor Penguin - colony in twilight
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) small group. Cape Roget, Ross Sea, Antarctica
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) two birds displaying, chick in between. Cape Roget, Ross Sea, Antarctica
Short-tailed albatross (Diomedea albatrus / Phoebastria albatrus) Courting. Torishima Island is a volcanic peak rising out of the Pacific Ocean, South of Japan and an important breeding ground for the Short-tailed albatross. Listed as Vulnerable (VU) on t
Short-tailed albatross (Diomedea albatrus / Phoebastria albatrus) Colony. Torishima Island is a volcanic peak rising out of the Pacific Ocean, South of Japan and an important breeding ground for the Short-tailed albatross. Listed as Vulnerable (VU) on the
Short-tailed albatross (Diomedea albatrus / Phoebastria albatrus) incubating. Torishima Island is a volcanic peak rising out of the Pacific Ocean, South of Japan and an important breeding ground for the Short-tailed albatross. Listed as Vulnerable (VU) on
Short-tailed albatross (Diomedea albatrus / Phoebastria albatrus) Immature. Torishima Island is a volcanic peak rising out of the Pacific Ocean, South of Japan and an important breeding ground for the Short-tailed albatross. Listed as Vulnerable (VU) on t
Short-tailed albatross (Diomedea albatrus / Phoebastria albatrus) Courting. Torishima Island is a volcanic peak rising out of the Pacific Ocean, South of Japan and an important breeding ground for the Short-tailed albatross. Listed as Vulnerable (VU) on t
Black-footed albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) nesting. Midway Atoll, Hawaii, USA
Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) on beach.with King penguins and Royal penguins. Macquarie Island (World Heritage Area), Sub-Antarctic, administered by Tasmania, Australia
Royal penguins (Eudyptes schlegeli) colony at The Nuggets, Macquarie Island, Tasmania, Australian SubAntarctic
Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) and Royal penguins Eudyptes schlegelii with the Nuggets beyond. Macquarie Island (World Heritage Area), Sub-Antarctic, administered by Tasmania, Australia
Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) hooked on oriental longline fishing boat and drowned. Tasman Sea, Australia
Long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas) 1998 stranding and post mortems. Marion Bay, Tasmania, Australia
Royal penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) breeding pair, Macquarie Island, Tasmania, Australian SubAntarctic
Royal penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) large colony. Macquarie Island (World Heritage Area), Sub-Antarctic, administered by Tasmania, Australia
Three-lined knob-tail (gecko) (Nephrurus levis) Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia
Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) fledgling in threat pose, on nest. Menindee, far western New South Wales, Australia
Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) chick in nest. Kinchega National Park, far western New South Wales, Australia
Common wombat (Vombatus ursinus) road kill.
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchling on human foot. Coral Sea, Australia
Christmas Island frigatebird.(Fregata andrewsi) female on nest. Christmas Island, Indian Ocean (Australian Territory)
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) warming chick on feet. Antarctica
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks huddling for warmth, Antarctica
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) large group huddling. Antarctica
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) in blizzard..Antarctica
Jackass penguin (Spheniscus demersus) adults and chicks. Dyer Island, Gaansbai, Cape Province, South Africa
White bellied storm -etrel (Fregetta grallaria) on nest. Gough Island, South Atlantic
Sooty albatross (Phoebetria fusca) pair at nest. Gough Island, South Atlantic
Sooty albatross.(Phoebetria fusca) on nest incubating Gough Island, South Atlantic
Sooty albatross (Phoebetria fusca) on nest. Gough Island, South Atlantic
Sooty albatross.(Phoebetria fusca) on nest incubating Gough Island, South Atlantic
Sooty albatross (Phoebetria fusca) skycalling (courtship behaviour) on cliff edge. Gough Island, South Atlantic
Rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome moseleyi) incubating, Gough Island, South Atlantic
Rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome moseleyi) incubating. Gough Island, South Atlantic
Little shearwater.(Puffinus assimilis) Gough Island, South Atlantic
Sooty albatross (Phoebetria fusca) pair on cliff edge. Gough Island, South Atlantic
Sooty albatross (Phoebetria fusca) on cliff edge. Gough Island, South Atlantic
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) colony under late night (summer) light. near Mawson Base, Australian Antarctic Territory
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) displaying egg, near Mawson, Antarctica
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) and chicks. Auster colony near Mawson, Antarctica
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) on sea ice. Auster colony near Mawson Base, Australian Antarctic Territory
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks huddled for warmth. Cape Roget, Ross Sea, Antarctica
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks huddled together for warmth. Taylor Glacier, Antarctica
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) males brooding eggs. Preliminary movement into huddle as blizzard begins.. Antarctica
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) keeping chicks warm. Antarctica
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chick on feet. Antarctica
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) on sea ice during autumn. Antarctica
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) colony in winter. Antarctica
Dingo fence border of New South Wales and Queensland, Australia
Dingo fence.preventing dingos entering NSW from Queensland. border of New South Wales with Queensland, Australia
Gibber (also called desert pavement or duricrust) - ironstone & silcrete.Sturt National Park, far western New South Wales, Australia
Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) cow in mud walllow. Sandell Bay on west coast, Macquarie Island, Tasmania, Australia
Abbott's booby (Papasula abbotti) now breeds only on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean (Australia)
Dead cow in drought.Murrumbidgee River, Leeton, New South Wales, Australia
Short-tailed shearwater.(Puffinus tenuirostris) Bass Strait
Shy albatross.(Diomedea cauta) and chick on nest. Albatross Island, Bass Strait between Tasmania & Victoria, Australia
Claypan in Kinchega National Park, far western New South Wales, Australia
Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) chicks partly fledged on nest. Kinchega National Park, far western New South Wales, Australia
Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) large chick at nest. Kinchega National Park, far western New South Wales, Australia
Flooded red gums (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) Darling River, Menindee, far western New South Wales, Australia
Little marl (Western barred bandicoot) (Perameles bougainville) held by a researcher.
Frosted leaves and stems of aquatic plants Mt Selwyn, Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia
Christmas Island frigatebird (Fregata andrewsi) chick. Christmas Island, Indian Ocean (Australian Territory)
Christmas Island frigatebird (Fregata andrewsi) Christmas Island, Indian Ocean (Australian Territory)
Submerged trees in Cawndilla Lakes, Kinchega National Park, far western New South Wales, Australia
Lake Cawndilla at dawn with drowned tree, Kinchega National Park, far western New South Wales, Australia
Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) lying on beach with North Coast Station in the background. Macquarie Island (World Heritage Area), Sub-Antarctic, administered by Tasmania, Australia
Road through wet forest, Western Tiers, northwest Tasmania, Australia
Wybaleena Chapel.site of last large settlement of Tasmanian Aborigines. Flinders Island, Tasmania, Australia
Cascade Brewery, 1824, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Beechworth, 19th-century gold town, northeastern Victoria, Australia
Beechworth, 19th-century gold town, main street. northern Victoria, Australia
Friendly Beaches, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Ross Bridge.built in 1836. Ross, Tasmania, Australia
Arthur Circus, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Aboriginal woman. cooking Long-necked turtles and Magpie goose. Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Wild grapes.Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Eeley fruit.Arnhemland, Northern Territory, Australia
Two small boys.with beheaded goanna. Arnhemland, Northern Territory, Australia
Aboriginal medicinal use of plants: squashed green ants' nest is soaked in water for use against colds. Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) seed head - seeds can be eaten raw or cooked, or ground into flour.. Top End,.Northern Territory, Australia
Leichhardt tree (Nauclea orientalis) fruit - edible though bitter; concoction from seed pulp taken for several disorders including diarrrhoea. Top End,.Northern Territory, Australia
Red bush apples (Syzygium suborbiculare) can be eaten raw; juice from cooked fruits taken for respiratory ailments; fruit pulp applied to sore ears. Top End,.Northern Territory, Australia
Kakadu (Billy goat) plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) has more vitamin C than oranges; gum also edible; bark preparation used for sores, boils, backache, ringworm. Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Shell midden.King River, Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Shell midden.King River, Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Wild rice (native) and Mimosa pigra (Oryza rufipogon, Mimosa pigra) taking over floodplains, a sole Mimosa plant can produce over 200,000 seeds a year, and the seed pods float, enabling them to spread rapidly during the Wet. The plant has already taken ov
Emerald dove (Green-winged pigeon) (Chalcophaps indica) Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area) , Northern Territory, Australia
Green (White's) tree frog (Litoria caerulea) 'holding a staff meeting'!. Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Estuarine / Saltwater / Indo-Pacific Crocodile - on bank.
Estuarine / Saltwater / Indo-Pacific Crocodile - feeding on wallaby, killed while approaching to drink.
Estuarine / Saltwater / Indo-Pacific Crocodile - feeding on Magpie goose.
Antilopine wallaroo (Macropus antilopinus) juveniles. Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Golden bandicoot (Isoodon auratus) endangered, IUCN red list: vulnerable. Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Brush-tailed phascogale (Tuan) (Phascogale tupoatafa pirata). Northern Australia
Greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) pregnant with young alongside. Simpson Desert, Queensland, Australia
Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis) migratory bird: breeds in Australia on north and east coast and hinterland, winters in lowland PNG.
Water python (Antaresia fuscus) that has swallowed a duck. Northern Territory, Australia
Pitted-shelled (Pig-nosed) turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) underwater. Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Lightning strike - tree becomes a torch. Murganella Nature Reserve, Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Jim Jim Falls.wet season. Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area), Northern Territory, Australia
Northern quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus) in tree. Kakadu National Park (World Heritage Area), Northern Territory, Australia
Perentie (Goanna) (Varanus giganteus) Central Australia (Northern Territory, Australia
Keelback (Amphiesma mairii) swallowing frog, Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
The Adventure Way (Cunnamulla-Innamincka) near Lake Bindegolly, Queensland, Australia
Sunset at Mindil Beach.Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Victoria Highway, Northern Territory, Australia
Victoria Highway, Northern Territory, Australia
Nooldoonooldoona Waterhole, Arkaroola-Mount Painter Wildlife Sanctuary, South Australia
Brahman weeners, cattle industry.in cattle station yard. Innamincka Regional Reserve, South australia
Natures Window Walk. Kalbarri National Park, Western Australia
Road through karri forest (Eucalyptus diversicolor) Unsealed dirt road leading through forest. Warren National Park, Western Australia
Bunda Cliffs.head of the bight. Nullarbor Plain, Great Australian Bight, South Australia
Road sign: Kangaroos and wombats, next 92 km.Eyre Highway, Nullarbor Plain, Yalata, South Australia
Dingo (Canis lupus dingo ) sitting. Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Musical furry lobster (Palibythus magnificus), the first found in Australian waters; lives 70-300m down. Reef HQ, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Ornate rock lobster (Panulirus ornatus). Reef Headquarters, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Australian king parrot (Alisterus scapularis) male, captive specimen. Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
Scaly-breasted lorikeet.(Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus). Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
Eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus) male, captive specimen. Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
Wonga pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca). Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
Wandering whistling-duck (Dendrocygna arcuata). Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
Blue-winged kookaburra (Dacelo leachii). Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
Blue-winged kookaburra (Dacelo leachii). Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
Little pied cormorant (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos). Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius), first year juvenile. Daintree National Park, Queensland, Australia
Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius), first year juvenile. Daintree National Park, Queensland, Australia
Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius), adult male. Daintree National Park, Queensland, Australia
Beach ball sea cucumber (Pseudocolochirus violaceus) highly prized as an aquarium specimen for its small size and bright colours (one of few sea cucumbers to be so regarded). Aquarium shot.. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Beach ball sea cucumber (Pseudocolochirus violaceus) highly prized as an aquarium specimen for its small size and bright colours (one of few sea cucumbers to be so regarded). Aquarium shot.. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Beach ball sea cucumber (Pseudocolochirus violaceus), highly prized for aquariums - bright colours, small size. Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Imperial shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) leads its entire adult life on a sea star. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Imperial shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) leads its entire adult life on a sea star. Aquarium shot.. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Imperial shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) leads its entire adult life on a sea star. Aquarium shot.. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Imperial shrimp (Periclimenes imperator), leads its entire adult life on a sea star. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) one of the most highly prized species for home aquariums for its colours and markings. Aquarium shot.. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus), highly prized species for home aquariums for colour and markings..Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera picta) feeding on a sea star (Fromia sp.), aquarium shot. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera picta) feeding on a sea star (Fromia sp.), aquarium shot. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera picta) feeding on a sea star (Fromia sp.), aquarium shot. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Black-spotted (Dog-faced) pufferfish (Arothron nigropunctatus) asleep on the reef at night. Ribbon Reef Number 3, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Black-spotted or Dog-faced pufferfish (Arothron nigropunctatus) asleep. Ribbon Reef Number 3, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Sand or Broadhead flathead (Thysanophrys arenicola), master of camouflage in its sandy habitat. Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
A hermit crab (Dardanus deformis) with sea anemones Calliactis sp. on shelll. Ribbon Reef Number 3, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
A hermit crab (Dardanus deformis) with sea anemones (Calliactis sp.) on shell. Ribbon Reef Number 3, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
A hermit crab (Dardanus deformis) with sea anemones Calliactis sp. on shelll. Ribbon Reef Number 3, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
A hermit crab (Dardanus deformis) with sea anemones Calliactis sp. on shelll. Ribbon Reef Number 3, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
A hermit crab (Dardanus deformis) with sea anemones Calliactis sp. on shelll. Ribbon Reef Number 3, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Red-spotted porcelain crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) on Adhesive sea anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum). Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Red-spotted porcelain crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) on Adhesive sea anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum). Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes sp.) on Adhesive sea anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum). Ribbon Reef No. 3, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Leaf scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) a camouflage predator that has poisonous spines on its back to defend itself. Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Leaf scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) a camouflage predator that has poisonous spines on its back to defend itself. Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Leaf scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus);camouflage predator; has poisonous spines for defence. Ribbon Reef No. 10, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Hingebeak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes sp.). Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Hingebeak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes sp.). Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Coral reef scene. Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Coral reef scene. Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Coral reef scene with Threadfin anthias (Pseudanthias huchtii). Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Threadfin anthias (Pseudanthias huchtii) and Blue-spotted rock cod (Cephalopholis cyanostigma). Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Coral reef scene of hard and soft corals with Pinnate batfish (Platax pinnatus). Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Coral reef scene of hard and soft corals with Pinnate batfish (Platax pinnatus). Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Coral reef scene dominated by branching coral.(Acropora spp.). Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Neon triplefin (Helcogramma striata) sitting upside down under a table coral (Acropora species). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Polyps of a foliaceous hard coral (Turbinaria sp.). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Top shell (family Trochidae). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Plate coral (Acropora sp.). Tissue from the plate coral is over-growing skeleton of another coral. Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Boulder coral (Diploastrea heliopora). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Clark's anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) in bulb-tentacle sea anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
A nudibranch or sea slug (Reticulidia sp.). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
A nudibranch or sea slug (Reticulidia sp.). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Seagrass (Halophila sp. (?ovalis)) a marine flowering plant. John Brewer Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Seagrass (Halophila sp.), a marine flowering plant. John Brewer Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
A jumping spider (family Salticidae) that has just caught an insect and is beginning to feed on it. Townsville, Queensland, Australia
A jumping spider (family Salticidae) common inhabitants of houses and gardens in tropical Australia. This one has just caught an insect and is beginning to feed on it. Townsville, Queensland, Australia
A jumping spider (family Salticidae) common inhabitants of houses and gardens in tropical Australia. This one has just caught an insect and is beginning to feed on it. Townsville, Queensland, Australia
A jumping spider (family Salticidae) that has just caught an insect and is beginning to feed on it. Townsville, Queensland, Australia
A jumping spider (family Salticidae) that has just caught an insect and is beginning to feed on it. Townsville, Queensland, Australia
A jumping spider (family Salticidae) that has just caught an insect and is beginning to feed on it. Townsville, Queensland, Australia