Family: Varanidae The lace monitor, Varanus varius, is native to Australia and found in Queensland, down to New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Their closest relative is the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis of Indonesia). They are also known as … Continued
The Harlequin Red Bug Dindymus versicolor is a Hemipteran (true bug) in the Pyrrhocoridae family. It is also known as the cotton stainer bug and native to Tasmania and South-East Australia: South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. Two red triangles … Continued
Fulica atra, the Eurasian coot, are birds which belong to the Family Rallidae. The coots are conspicuous in their range, unlike their cousins (rails, crakes and moorhens) which are normally shy and secretive. The birds are frequently … Continued
The bar-tailed godwit, Limosa lapponica, migrates from its breeding grounds in Alaska to winter in Australia and New Zealand. It makes the longest bird migration journey amongst all known migratory birds. The birds store the largest amount of body fats … Continued
