Critter Corner – Musky Rat-Kangaroo
Did you know that the Musky Rat-Kangaroo (Hypsiprymnodon moschatus) is the smallest kangaroo in existence, weighing in at only 620g? And it’s a true blue kangaroo! If you are quietly [...]
Forest Flora – Yellow Bridal Veil
Did you know that the Daintree Rainforest is home to a diverse array of colourful, unique fungi species? Rainforest fungi come in all shapes, colours and sizes and they flourish in the hot, wet [...]
Critter Corner – Hercules Moth
You may have heard of Hercules… but what about Hercules Moths (Coscinocera hercules)? Despite being the largest moth in the world… Hercules Moths don’t eat! Why??? Because they [...]
Critter Corner – Lemuroid Ringtail Possums
The Lemuroid Ringtail Possums (Hemibelideus lemuroides) lives in the Wet Tropics regions of far north Queensland. If you’re in the area, look high up in the trees and you may just see them [...]
Critter Corner – The Azure Kingfisher
Introducing the Azure Kingfisher (Ceyx azureus), one of the smallest and most dazzling kingfishers in Australia and just one of many types of Kingfishers found in the Daintree Rainforest. Azure [...]
Critter Corner – The Spectacled Flying Fox
One of the favourite creatures of Far North Queensland, the Spectacled Flying Fox is an essential part of the rainforest’s web of life. The greatest threats to these rainforest pollinators [...]
