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Nature

Study Tours

  • Biology of Tropical Australia

    This tour combines marine biology, botany, zoology and ecology into a full 10 day tour programme of tropical ecosystems. It is designed to take in as wide range of ecosystems as possible, going from the deeper water reefs, along the coastal beaches and mangroves, into the lowland rainforest, up into the mountain forests, and finally into the savanna woodlands and wetlands of the outback.

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Plants

Figs
The 'Figs' are contained in the genus Ficus of about 1000 different species found worldwide, including as potted plants in many households. They are of one of the best known and widespread of all plant genera. It is not just the distribution that attracts interest, however, for the genus has some important and fascinating ecology.
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Birds

Pelicans
Pelican
Pelican
The seven species of Pelican can be found wherever there is water, all around the world. They are all huge, instantly recognizable birds, with large bills and big webbed feet. They are usually white, with additions of yellow, pink, grey and/or black. Pelicans feed mainly on fish. The bottom of the bill is extremely elastic and can carry large prey. When it is fully distended, pelicans have a larger bill than any other bird. Even though they look awkward on land, they are graceful swimmers. They are also magnificent fliers, and have been found at heights of 3000 metres. The Australian Pelican is Australia’s largest flying bird, with a wingspan of almost three and a half meters. It can be found wherever there is water all around Australia and New Guinea, being especially common around estuaries. Like many other pelicans around the world, they can become quite tame, and can be found hanging around fishing jetties and taking handouts. When not breeding, they are often nomadic, having been recorded in New Zealand when there are droughts in Australia.
 

Mammals

Dogs
The first animal to be deliberately introduced to Australia by humans was probably the dingo. This 'Australian Native Dog' is, despite common misconceptions, like all breeds of domestic dogs, merely a type of the Grey Wolf,Canis lupus.
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