‘In November 2022, I went to Australia to conduct my PhD field research. One night, I took a walk outside my accommodation near the Daintree rainforest in rural Queensland. I found the outer wall of the house completely covered in green tree frogs. Their colour was so vibrant it appeared as if they were glowing in the dark. When I look at the photo now, it reminds me of the remarkable biodiversity I encountered across Australia and the urgent need to protect it.’
It’s estimated that over 100 plant species here depend almost entirely on the cassowary as their method of seed dispersal.
BBC Earth | Seven Worlds, One Planet
It's September 26th, 🐦 World Cassowary Day. On this day, we celebrate and showcase this large, colorful, flightless, dinosaur-like bird and the efforts of conservationists who're working hard to protect them in their tropical rainforest habitats of Papua New Guinea and Australia. World Cassowary Day was created to draw international attention to why cassowaries are globally important and why they deserve our protection.
Cassowaries are a keystone species critical to the survival of the rainforests in which they live because they spread the seeds of the unique rainforest trees. By protecting their homes, we also protect the homes of many other unique and endangered animals including the tree kangaroo, spectacled flying fox (bat) and mahogany glider (possum) – not to mention many extremely ancient plants found nowhere else on the planet. ☮️ Peace… Jamiese of Pixoplanet
In this blog, we will explore some of the most stunning and diverse forests on the planet. From the lush rainforests of the Amazon to the towering pines of the Sierra Nevada, these forests are home to a wide variety of plants and animals, and offer a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors.
📍 Daintree Rainforest located in Tropical North Queensland, Australia is over 135 million years old, making it the oldest rainforest in the world.
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