Nitmiluk National Park
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Nitmiluk National Park is in the Northern Territory of Australia, 244 km southeast of Darwin, and 23 km northeast of the town of Katherine, around a series of gorges on the Katherine River and Edith Falls. Previously named Katherine Gorge National Park, its northern edge borders Kakadu National Park. The gorges and the surrounding landscape have great ceremonial significance to the local Jawoyn people, who are custodians of Nitmiluk National Park. In the Jawoyn language, Nitmiluk means "place of the cicada dreaming". ()
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Wildlife
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Estuarine Crocodile
The saltwater crocodile, also known as the estuarine or Indo-Pacific crocodile, is an apex predator inhabiting saltwater regions across Southeast Asia, Australia, and Micronesia. It holds the title of the largest living reptile, with males reaching up to 6.3 meters in...
Reptiles
Western Osprey
The osprey, also known as the sea hawk, river hawk, or fish hawk, is a fascinating bird of prey found throughout the world. This diurnal raptor primarily feeds on fish and has developed several unique adaptations to enhance its ability to catch aquatic prey.
Birds
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
Gouldian finch
The Gouldian finch, also known as the Lady Gouldian finch, Gould's finch, or the rainbow finch, is a strikingly colorful bird native to Australia. First described by John Gould in 1844 as Amadina gouldiae, this bird was initially classified in the genus Chloebia.
Birds
Freshwater crocodile
The freshwater crocodile, often referred to as the Australian freshwater crocodile, Johnstone's crocodile, or simply "freshie" is a distinctive species native to northern Australia. Unlike their larger and more aggressive relatives, the saltwater crocodiles, freshwater...
Reptiles
Northern Territory