Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black-footed Tree-ratScientific Name: Mesembriomys gouldiiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-and-body length: 10–13 in (26–33 cm); Tail length: 12–16 in (31–41 cm)Weight: Adult mass: 18–31 oz (500–880 g); one of Australia’s...
Reptiles > Geckos
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gulf Marbled Velvet GeckoScientific Name: Oedura bellaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: GeckosSize: Snout-vent length: 3.2–4.0 in (8–10 cm); Total length: 6.0–7.5 in (15–19 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.4 oz (20–40 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in the wildDiet:...
Birds > Pigeons & Doves
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rose-crowned Fruit DoveScientific Name: Ptilinopus reginaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Pigeons & DovesSize: Length: 8.5–9.5 in (22–24 cm); Wingspan: 13–15 in (33–38 cm)Weight: 2.8–4.2 oz (80–120 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in wild rainforest...
Mammals > Cetaceans
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Australian Humpback DolphinScientific Name: Sousa sahulensisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CetaceansSize: Body length: 7.5–8.9 ft (2.3–2.7 m)Weight: 240–350 lb (110–160 kg)Lifespan: 30–40+ years in marine coastal habitatsDiet: Carnivore /...
Birds > Bowerbirds
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Great BowerbirdScientific Name: Chlamydera nuchalisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: BowerbirdsSize: Body length: 13.5–15.0 in (34–38 cm); Wingspan: 18–20 in (46–51 cm)Weight: 6.3–8.8 oz (180–250 g)Lifespan: 12–16 years in the wildDiet: Omnivore...
