Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
Facts and practical information
The Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park is a national park that is located in the Hume region of Victoria, Australia. The 21,650-hectare national park is situated approximately 275 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, and extends west from Beechworth across the Hume Freeway and the Albury-Melbourne railway line to the west of Chiltern. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Red fox
The red fox, the largest member of the true fox family, inhabits the Northern Hemisphere, including regions in North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. This versatile animal thrives in a variety of environments and maintains a diverse diet.
Mammals
European rabbit
The European rabbit, also known as the coney, originally hails from southwestern Europe and northwest Africa. However, it is now found across the globe, except in Antarctica, often causing significant harm to local ecosystems in these new regions.
Mammals
Koala ("Bear")
The koala, often mistakenly referred to as the koala bear, is a herbivorous marsupial endemic to Australia. It is the sole extant species of the Phascolarctidae family. You'll find koalas inhabiting the coastal regions of eastern and southern Australia, particularly in...
Mammals
Painted honeyeater
The Painted Honeyeater, an enchanting bird native to Australia, belongs to the Meliphagidae family and stands out as the sole species in its genus, Grantiella. Originally described by Gould in 1838 as Entomophila picta, it received its current name, Grantiella picta...
Birds
Swift parrot
The swift parrot is a distinctive bird species native to Tasmania, where it breeds before migrating to southeastern Australia for the winter. As the sole member of the genus Lathamus, it is closely related to rosellas but has feeding habits more akin to those of...
Birds
Victoria