Sentences with phrase «as wallabies»

Overall, quirky habits aside, we had a great time riding the horses on Magnetic Island spotting wildlife such as Wallabies along the way.

The grounds surrounding the complex offer an exciting opportunity to observe some local wildlife such as wallabies, corellas and magpie geese, nature at your door.

While staying on the island guests have the chance to view the local native animals, such as wallabies.

Simulations constructed by UNSW on what could happen if Tasmanian devils were introduced showed that foxes and cats declined, as did grazing herbivores such as wallabies.

Dingoes are introduced dogs that are subject to control measures in Australia because they kill livestock and native animals such as wallabies and koalas.

Not exact matches

This fear is unreasonable, as shown by figures from Switala (1995) who calculated that approximately 55,000 tonnes of kangaroo meat (excluding wallaby) would have been available if the 1993 quota had been taken fully.

But the bipedal bouncers, such as kangaroos and to a lesser extent wallabies, did have a preference — and they're mostly lefties.

Biologists have recently discovered that a wallaby's perception of colour is more similar to a dog than a quokka, sparking questions as to why marsupial colour vision has evolved so selectively.

«This study has raised new questions as to why good colour vision evolves so selectively and should be beneficial to the quokka but not the wallaby.»

Scientists studying wallabies, a smaller relative of kangaroos, isolated gut bacteria that they have now classified as Wallaby Group 1 (WG - 1).

Brush - tailed bettongs, or woylies, have now almost completely disappeared from the mainland, while black - footed rock - wallabies are listed as endangered.

Hundreds of bones found here reveal that wallaby - size hypsilophodontid dinosaurs nibbled on undergrowth, as did club - tailed ankylosaurs, which reached the size of small cars.

Here, 11 bettongs and 11 rock - wallabies were released between 1975 and 1983 as part of a conservation effort.

The wombats acted as soil engineers, building burrows that could be used for shelter, while rock - wallabies acted as gardeners, helping to create open grasslands suitable for wombat grazing.

It is during this time that the Australian fauna first began to take on its modern appearance and distinctiveness, with many modern Australian marsupials, such as the agile wallaby Macropus gracilis, first appearing in Pliocene fossil deposits.»

Certainly, they're from Australia and we've come to associate the platypus or the wallaby with cuteness, but these animals have such vile human characteristics as drunkenness and murderous rage that the reader quickly forgets that these are animals and not ruthless ruffians.

We do not examine primates, venomous snakes, fish and zoo animals, such as huge cats and wallabys.

But as a result of that post, I heard from many readers who own exotics: guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, pot - bellied pigs, and — believe it or not — wallabies.

I treat exotic pets — birds (parrots, canaries, finches, chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, pigeons and doves), rabbits, rodents (guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, degus), ferrets, reptiles (lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises), amphibians (frogs and toads), and some less commonly kept exotics such as hedgehogs, sugar gliders, pot - bellied pigs, wallabies, kinkajous, and pet skunks.

There was a big fall in the fox population and an immediate resurgence of native birds and mammals like the tammar wallaby, the critically endangered brush tailed bettong (also known as the woylie) and the western ground parrot.

Here you can have your photo taken (extra cost) as you cuddle a koala (fees apply), a croc or a snake and hand feed wallabies and kangaroos.

On the lower level you can find a quiet space in the 2nd lounge area also equipped with a 2nd bathroom and bifold doors offering a deck area surrounded by the island's iconic granite boulders, offering you complete solitude and perhaps an opportunity to share some time with our local wildlife such as echidnas and wallabies.

Spot wallabies, wombats and possums as you trek from Cradle Valley to the top of Cradle Mountain, descend through rugged highlands, stop by waterfalls and explore myrtle forests with beech trees more than 60 million years old.

Explore the island — known as a «zoo without fences» — and discover its many native inhabitants, including Tammar wallabies, which are considered rare on the mainland, and the island's endemic kangaroos.

As a result, the local population of kangaroos and emus has boomed, and Arkaba's guides also report sightings of the yellow - footed rock wallaby, something of a mascot for the conservancy.

As well as plenty of bird species you are most likely to see large goannas, rare tammar wallabies, a unique subspecies of echidna, and the Kangaroo Island kangaroo (a shorter version of the western grey kangaroo found on the mainlandAs well as plenty of bird species you are most likely to see large goannas, rare tammar wallabies, a unique subspecies of echidna, and the Kangaroo Island kangaroo (a shorter version of the western grey kangaroo found on the mainlandas plenty of bird species you are most likely to see large goannas, rare tammar wallabies, a unique subspecies of echidna, and the Kangaroo Island kangaroo (a shorter version of the western grey kangaroo found on the mainland).

Tasmania is home to great cheeses and wines, the Tasmanian Devil and wallabies, and as we quickly learned, highly unpredictable weather.

Enjoy an easy bushwalk through the park in search of the elusive and critically endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo as well as kangaroos, wallabies and other wildlife.

As your camel quietly pads along, glimpse the magnificent parrots as they dart from tree to tree, listen to the melodious sounds of the bird life and there may be a chance to see kangaroos, wallabies and emus and perhaps even an echidna as it scurries for cover or rolls into a ball to camouflage itselAs your camel quietly pads along, glimpse the magnificent parrots as they dart from tree to tree, listen to the melodious sounds of the bird life and there may be a chance to see kangaroos, wallabies and emus and perhaps even an echidna as it scurries for cover or rolls into a ball to camouflage itselas they dart from tree to tree, listen to the melodious sounds of the bird life and there may be a chance to see kangaroos, wallabies and emus and perhaps even an echidna as it scurries for cover or rolls into a ball to camouflage itselas it scurries for cover or rolls into a ball to camouflage itself.

In Kelly Hill Conservation Park watch as kangaroos, wallabies and other wildlife leave the safety of the bush at dusk to graze on the open plains.

From hiking up ancient rocks in search of aboriginal art to being awoken in the wee hours of the morning by playful wallabies, the tour was as a gold mine for a budding travel writer.

Watch as native birds rest among waterlilies, see saltwater crocodiles, wild horses and wallabies in their natural habitats, and discover why this unspoiled wilderness is a World Heritage listed landmark.

Abundent wildlife in the area such as kangaroos, wallabies, eagles and kestrels.

View agile wallabies and rock - wallabies as they feed nearby.

The Sunday Craft Market, featuring local arts and crafts, as well as activities such as pony rides for the kids, is another option for visitors, as is a trip to Africa's largest bird park, the World of Birds, which is home to more than 400 species of birds and other animals, including monkeys, wallabies and reptiles.

Woolamai: Be blown away by the rugged surf beach Grand Prix Track: Take a look at where the action happens * Swan Lake: Wander and spy wetland birds and wallabies from the hidden observation platforms (time permitting) Nobbies, Seal Rocks and The Blowhole: Gaze across the rough headland and spot seals sunbathing Summerlands: Observe the thunderous surf beneath the sheer cliff faces PENGUIN PARADE: Watch the magic as the world's smallest penguins appear out of the surf!

Watch the wallabies and relax in tranquil surroundings, as you enjoy traditional outback tucker cooked according to treasured family recipes dating back generations, and accompanied by delicious damper and gum leaf billy tea.

And if you're tucked away nice and quiet in one of our outdoor chairs, you may get a glimpse of some of our native animal neighbours, such as kangaroos or wallabies.

And, a number of wildlife parks giving you the chance to meet some colourful Australians such as rainbow lorikeets, kangaroos, wallabies and reptiles.

Wildlife abounds with possums, eastern grey kangaroos, swamp wallabies and common birdlife such as parrots, finches, honeyeaters and sea birds.

You may even be lucky enough to see one of the shy local possums or wallabies as you cook your evening meal on the electric barbecue.

Visit a little penguin colony, look for other nocturnal species — Tammar wallabies, Brush Tailed possums, Western Grey kangaroos, with the possibility of other more elusive night creatures such as Boobook or Barn Owls, Stone Curlews or even an echidna out on a night excursion.

Wallabies and other native fauna also claim this serene setting as their home.

Flinders Chase is renowned as a sanctuary for native Australian animals including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and echidnas.

See iconic Australian wildlife animals such as Kangaroos, Wallabies, Dingos, Emus, Deer, Alpacas in our newly developed petting area.

If we are lucky we may see the wallabies that inhabit the gorge as well as kangaroos and emus abundant in the area.

There is opportunity to see the colourful birds and animals living in this fantastic environment — many colourful parrots, robins, wrens, and rainforest wallabies as well as other creatures — lizards, skinks, spiders and snakes (at a safe distance!)

Also expect unforgettable wildlife experiences, such as swimming with whale sharks and humpback whales, and safaris to spot Australian wildlife such as rare, black - footed rock wallabies (the smaller cousins of kangaroos), echidnas (similar to porcupines), red kangaroos, emus and many unique bird species.

On the Atherton Tablelands you can swim in ancient volcanoes or see Platypus in the wild, feed Kangaroos and Rock Wallabies by hand as they come up to you to say hello.

As a vital location for numerous threatened and endangered species, Maria Island provides frequent opportunities to spot common wombats, Cape Barren geese, Forester kangaroos, Bennett's wallabies and Tasmanian pademelons, with Tasmanian devils also spotted occasionally.