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Saltwater crocodile, Kakadu National Park.

Saltwater crocodile ~ a stealthy, deadly and lurking predator

The saltwater crocodile, estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) or “saltie”, most commonly called in Australia, are the largest living crocodilian species in the world. Their history dates back over 240 million years to the reptilian era. They are one of the oldest animals on the planet. Characteristics They are one of the biggest and fiercest predators in the world, reaching up to 6 metres in length and weighing in at around 1000kg. Their lifespan is approximately 70 years. With 66 – […]

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Haines Alaska Valley of the Eagles

Haines, Alaska, is known as The Valley of the Eagles. This is due to the large annual influx of bald eagles that descend on this location every November. Located at the northern end of North America’s longest and deepest glacial fjord, the Lynn Canal. Haines sits on a peninsular between the Chilkoot and Chilkat Rivers.  The Chilkat (Tlingit) Indians called the area Dei Shu, which means End of the Trail.  About Haines, Alaska, is a small town of 53.6 sq. […]

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Oodnadatta Track, Outback Australia, South Australia, William Creek Hotel

Australian pelicans largest flying bird

Australian pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus) are waterbirds. Pelicans live in wetlands, waterways, lagoons, swamps, rivers, lakes and coastlines throughout Australia. Australian pelicans are the largest flying birds. Furthermore, they are very adaptable birds living in fresh and saltwater. They are very sociable, living in large colonies of up to 40,000 birds. These beautiful birds are among the largest flying birds in the world. Appearance Australian Pelicans are primarily white with black tips on their wings and tail. They have a streak […]

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