
Australia
Australia is a vast island continent located in the Southern Hemisphere, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Isolated for millions of years from other landmasses, its geographic position and evolutionary history have shaped one of the most unique ecosystems on Earth.
Australia is recognized as one of the world’s “megadiverse” countries, with an extraordinary number of endemic species—organisms found nowhere else. Over 80% of its mammals, reptiles, frogs, and flowering plants are unique to the continent. Iconic wildlife includes the kangaroo, koala, platypus, echidna, and a remarkable variety of marsupials, birds, and insects. Its ecosystems range from rainforests and eucalyptus woodlands to deserts, coral reefs, and alpine regions.
Australia is also home to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, supporting immense marine biodiversity. On land, biodiversity hotspots include Southwest Australia, Queensland rainforests, and Tasmania.
The country has a well-established network of national parks, marine reserves, and World Heritage Areas to protect its biodiversity. However, it faces serious threats from climate change, invasive species, land clearing, and wildfires.
Due to its long isolation, varied climates, and ancient landscapes, Australia holds a central role in global biodiversity and remains one of the most biologically distinct regions on the planet.
Southern Cassowary emerging from the dense vegetation. [Daintree National Park, Cairns, 2021]
Couple of Western Grey Kangaroos fighting for a role of dominance. [John Fitzgerald National Park, Perth, 2021]
Yellow-throated Miner enjoying fresh pollen. [Great Sandy Desert, Telfer, 2022]
Kangaroo hiding in the field, playing hide and seek. [Perth, 2020]
Red Capped Parrot showing its vivid colours. [Margaret River, Perth, 2023]
Black Swan posing nicely with droplets that come down from its face. [Perth, 2023]
Galah Parrot perching and getting dried after an heavy shower. [Manning Park, Perth, 2021]
Couple of Rainbow Lorikeets playfully cuddling each other during the winter of Perth. [Perth, 2022]
Portrait of a Western Gray Kangaroo. [Yanchep National Park, Perth, 2022]
Young 'Roos standing out from all the other kangaroos nearby. [John Forrest National Park, Western Australia, 2022]
A cute Echidna popping its head out to check the surroundings. [Dryandra Woodland, Western Australia, 2022]
An active Koala climbing on a tree. [Yanchep National Park, Western Australia, 2020]
Pod of Killer Whales breaching out of the water. [Bremer Bay, Perth, 2021]
The king of the skies. Wandering Albatross. [Bremer Bay, Western Australia, 2021]
Fight club [John Forrest National Park, Western Australia, 2022]
Female of Splendid Fairy Wren perching. [Yanchep National Park, Western Australia, 2022]
Striking pose of a Galah Parrot and its vivid colours. [Manning Park, Western Australia, 2023]
Portrait of lone Dingo wandering in search of preys in the Australian bush. [Pillbara, Western Australia, 2022]
Numbat captured with the last rays of sun of the day. beautifully blending in the environment. [Dryandra Woodland, Western Australia, 2022]
Portrait of Rainbow Lorikeet striking its brilliant colours. [Perth, Western Australia, 2022]
Portrait of a tree snake, don't worry, this is not a venomous one. [Atherton, North Queensland, 2021]
Reflection of a monster. [Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, 2021]
Perentie, the third largest lizard in the world, resting on a tree. [Telfer, Western Australia, 2022]
Female of Zebra Finch posing with wild flowers nearby. [Telfer, Western Australia, 2022]
Australian Bush [Nanutarra, Western Australia, 2024]