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Unique images of Australia's Flora and Fauna
OUR IMPACT
The environmental impact that occurs from our everyday actions can be seen in so many different ways. Poisoned river systems and waterways from agriculture and mining, deforestation of our native and old growth forests for paper products, housing and development, diminishing air quality from pollutants generated by industry and vehicle use......
but ultimately it will be seen as a devastating impact on our very existence.
DOLLARBIRD - Eurystomus orientalis
This photograph of a Dollarbird killed by a passing car, was taken on a road that runs along side Hasties Swamp in the Atherton tablelands of Tropical North Queensland. The swamp is a protected wetlands for over 220 species of local and migratory birds from around the world. Unfortunately this individual has fallen victim to the encroachment on it's habitat from the modern world. The simple act of constructing a small dirt road for gaining access to housing, can have a massive and devastating effect on the natural environment.
LITTLE PENGUIN - Eudyptula minor
The smallest of the 17 species of penguin was washed up on the coastline of southern Victoria, along with an entanglement of discarded fishing line, nets and rope. When removed from this entanglement by a wave hitting the beach, the cause of it's long and torturous death was revealed. The careless and dissrespectful act of discarding waste into our oceans is the direct cause of death for millions of creatures each year. Overfishing our oceans for food is not the only devastating, long term impact we are having on life on this planet.
RED-LEGGED PADEMELON - Thylogale stigmatica
The World Heritage area of the Daintree rainforest is home to some of the most unique wildlife on Earth. The impact on the coastal area north of the river from human encroachment and subsequent development has meant the survival of native flora and fauna species has become even more challenging.
As the roads become heavily trafficked with tourists and newcomers to the area, the rate of expansion surpasses the rate of adaption and the fragile animals that dart between fragmented forests, more often than not fail to reach their destination.