Sentences with phrase «of rock wallabies»

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The changing colors and textures of its enclosure at the San Diego Zoo provided the perfect framing for this yellow - footed rock wallaby.

Now, the 10 square kilometres of land are teeming with more than 1500 bettongs and 200 rock - wallabies.

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

Predator - baiting experiments for the conservation of rock - wallabies in Western Australia: a 25 - year review with recent advances.

A cruise of the Chamberlain River, where an array of fauna and flora like crocodiles and rock wallabies can be spotted, is great for an afternoon leisure activity.

Relax under a palm tree, stroll along to feed the rock wallabies at the rocks at the end, or snorkel in the fringe coral reef of the bay.

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.

This is the story of the goat versus the rock wallaby, he said.

Within walking distance of this home you can wander to feed the local rock wallabies at the Bremner Point headland on Geoffrey Bay, bid on a cane toad on a Wednesday night at the infamous toad races at Hotel Arcadia, visit the bowls club or local markets, take in the view from the Gabul walkway and just enjoy island life!

On top of the list has to be the resident Rock Wallabies that make their way to the designated feeding spot every morning and afternoon waiting to be fed.

It is home to over 800 koalas, many types of bird and the rare wild rock wallaby.

After your introduction to your camel, you will mount up and ride out through the native bushland, crossing spinifex plateaus with fantastic views over Spencer Gulf, the enormous saltpan of Lake Torrens and to the north the distant walls of Wilpena Pound, where you stop for a leisurely lunch on day one in the cool shadows of Mount Arden, remember to take the time to look for the endangered Yellow Footed rock wallabies that inhabit the gorges, before remounting your camel for a relaxing afternoon ramble to your campsite.

This ancient place is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare black footed rock wallabies.

We spotted them all in the wild, including the shy platypus, however the little rock wallabies might be one of the cutest things alive.

Ian takes me for a hike to look for yellow - footed rock wallabies, shy members of the kangaroo family.

You will stop at the grave of Reverend John Flynn, founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, before moving on to Simpsons Gap, a haven for black footed rock wallabies.

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.

You may also be rewarded with sightings of Yellow Footed Rock wallabies and Peregrine falcons, both of which are threatened species in Australia.

The scenery is simply awesome, with soaring granite peaks, deep gorges and waterholes, and it's one of the best places to see the rare yellow - footed rock wallaby.

Feeding the rock wallabies and riding around in one of those little volvo looking convertibles looks like fun!

Take a four - wheel drive tour to experience the awe - inspiring beauty of the rainforest, home to the Proserpine rock wallaby, ferns, orchids and enormous hardwoods.

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!

It is a haven for the plains kangaroos, the elusive Yellow footed rock wallaby, hordes of raucous cockatoos and the Wedge Tailed Eagle.

If you're interested in learning more about the native fauna and flora, supervised excursions and hikes provide you with an understanding of the unique biodiversity of the area, during which you may spot koalas, rock wallabies, brush - tail possums, along with the abundance of birds that call Maggie home.

From a comfortable base, visitors need only travel short distances to experience the profound silences of outback Australia or observe the beautiful Yellow - footed rock wallaby in its natural habitat.

Enjoy the tranquility of the bush surrounds and visits from local rock wallabies on the back deck that will make you feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle.

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.

The former sheep station was developed into a 60,000 - acre wildlife conservancy in 2013, to assist in the re-establishment of endangered endemic species including the yellow - footed rock wallaby, western quoll and common brushtail possum.

The combination of floodplains and wetlands, savanna woodlands, sandstone cliffs and escarpments provide sanctuary for agile and Wilkins» rock wallabies, northern bandicoots, black and antilopine wallaroos, northern quolls, dingoes, flying - foxes, ghost bats, goannas, frogs, pythons, and cathedral termite mounds.

The rocky terrain and dense vegetation of Magnetic Island is home to allied rock - wallabies.

The most notable is the endangered Proserpine rock - wallaby, found naturally on Gloucester Island and introduced as part of a species recovery program to Hayman Island.

Travel through a «Corridor of Time» as we discover the Brachina Gorge, also home to the endangered Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies.