Dergholm State Park
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
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
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
Sugar glider
The sugar glider, or *Petaurus breviceps*, is a small, nocturnal, arboreal marsupial native to mainland Australia, New Guinea, and some Indonesian islands. These charming creatures derive their name from their fondness for sugary foods and their extraordinary ability...
Mammals
Red-tailed black cockatoo
The red-tailed black cockatoo, often referred to as Banksian or Banks' black cockatoo, is a strikingly large black bird native to Australia. Adult males are easily recognizable by the bright red patches on their tails, which give the species its name.
Birds
Eastern grey kangaroo
The eastern grey kangaroo, scientifically known as Macropus giganteus, is a marsupial native to the eastern third of Australia. It is also commonly referred to as the great grey kangaroo or the forester kangaroo. While a large male eastern grey kangaroo can weigh...
Mammals
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