Australia: Unique Wildlife and Conservation Activities
Australia, popularly referred to as the "Land Down Under," is world-renowned for its diverse and unique wildlife. From hopping kangaroos and cuddly koalas to venomous snakes and brilliant parrots, the continent's wildlife is unlike any other on the planet. The key to Australian wildlife's uniqueness is the continent's prolonged geological isolation, which has allowed species to evolve independently for millions of years. But alongside this biological haven comes the dire need to protect it. With climate change, invasive species, urbanization, and habitat loss threatening biodiversity, conservation in Australia has become an imperative and complex task. The Origins of Australia's Unique Wildlife: Australia broke away from the supercontinent Gondwana around 180 million years ago. The isolation formed a kind of biological laboratory, in which its animals and plants could evolve without a lot of outside influence. As a result, over 80% of Aus...