Daintree Rainforest
By Halle Robertson
10 Interesting Facts!!!
*135 million years old!
*largest continuous rainforest in Australia
*covers up to 20% of Australias land mass
*1,200 square kilometers in area
*gained world heritage listing on the 9th of December 1988
*only place in Australia with so many different flora
*As Australia became more ayrid fewer rainforests could survive but, Daintree however the climate was ideal so the rainforest and its animals could survive
*There are 19 rare flowering plants in the world and 12 of them belong to the Daintree.
*Besides all the scientific research there is still many unique features to explore
*The landscape is one of many diversity
Daintree Rainforest Animals! :)
Giant White-Tailed Rat ( Uromys Caudimaculatus )
Habitat~North Queensland, in trees, caves, burrows and logs.
Diet~Fruit, seeds, bard, insects, small reptitles, amphibians, crustaceans, birds and nestlings.
Apperance~ Grey brown dorsa surface, cream coloured underside, paws are pale in colour, long naked tail with a white end, same size as a small domestic cat or rabbit.
Ulysses Butterfly ( Papilo Ulysses )
Habitat~ every continent except Antarctica, mostly in tropical areas in Northen Queensland. They live below the Canopy in a rainforest.
Diet~ Nectar from flowers, they also pollinate.
Appearance~ Beautiful blue inside with a black outline.
Golden Orb Weaving Spider
Habitat~ Wet open forests in the woodlands, coastal, tropical habitats.
Diet~ Flies, beetles, locusts, wood moths and cicads, sometimes their webs catch small birds or bats.
Appearance~ Plum coloured body, black and yellow striped legs.Males are tiny and only grow to about 5mm, but females can grow to 4cm!
Grey Headed Flying Fox
This native Australian bat can be found along the east coast of the continent. It is the most imposing and impressive bat Australia has to offer. The grey headed flying fox is easily recognizable with its brown body, reddish colored collar and gray head. It is also the only bat to have fur from the top of it's head to the its toes. It has the longest wingspan of any bat with maximum wingspan of about 1meter, (3 feet). It's body length is normally between 22 and 27 centimeters, (8.5-10.5 inches). Unlike most bats who rely on radar to find their food this mega-bat uses sight and smell. Its vision is just as good as ours during the day and even better at night.