Taunton National Park
Facts and practical information
Taunton National Park is situated near the town of Dingo approximately 135 km inland from Rockhampton in eastern Central Queensland, Australia. The park encompasses an area of 11,626 ha within the Northern Brigalow Belt bioregion of Queensland; a region widely recognised to contain considerable biodiversity. ()
Queensland
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Wildlife
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Dingo
The dingo is a medium-sized canine native to Australia, recognizable for its lean, hardy build that grants it speed, agility, and endurance. Although there is some debate about its exact classification, dingoes typically come in three main coat colors: light ginger or...
Mammals
Gray wolf
The wolf, also known as the gray or grey wolf, is a captivating and majestic canine native to Eurasia and North America. There are over thirty recognized subspecies of Canis lupus, with the term "gray wolf" generally referring to the wild, non-domesticated varieties.
Mammals
Bridled nail-tail wallaby
The bridled nail-tail wallaby, a vulnerable species of macropod, is native to three isolated regions in Queensland, Australia. With fewer than 500 mature individuals left in the wild and 2,285 in captivity, their numbers are critically low.
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
Superb fairywren
The superb fairywren, a charming bird from the Maluridae family, is a common sight in southeastern Australia. Renowned for its striking sexual dimorphism, the males boast vibrant blue feathers, while the females and non-breeding males exhibit a more subdued grey-brown...
Birds
Queensland