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Nature and Wildlife on the Great Tropical Drive

Did you know that the Wet Tropics is home to a third of Australia's 315 mammal species - 13 of these species are found nowhere else in the world? Or the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is home to 1,500 different species of fish? Download the Great Tropical Drive Nature Pod Guide and find out!

The Great Tropical Drive winds its way through some of the world's most unique eco systems including The Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

In the Nature Pod Guide we take you to six locations on the Great Green Way Trail and talk to local experts about some of the most interesting creatures that call this part of the world home; including dugong, koala, wallaby, cassowary and even the infamous crocodile.

You can download single tracks for your audio player (MP3 format) or watch video on screen. Watch them on your computer or load them onto your media player and listen to the commentary while you cruise along the Great Tropical Drive.

Find out about the animals of the Great Green Way Trail

Roll your mouse over the animal pictures to find an area on the Great Tropical Drive that you may find these animals in the wild. Click on the animal to see a snapshot and hear a story.

Want more information? Visit the links below.

Wet Tropics Management Authority: Information to help you plan for a visit to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforests.www.wettropics.gov.au

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: Provides for the protection, wise use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef. www.gbrmpa.gov.au

Australian Rainforest Foundation: ARF support the tropical rainforest through education, research, and restoring natural habitats for Cassowaries. www.arf.net.au

Environmental Protection Agency: Queensland Environmental Protection Agency works to protect Queensland’s natural and cultural heritage. This includes management of parks, forestry and wildlife. www.epa.qld.gov.au

Discover Thuringowa: Thuringowa is a nature lovers paradise. With such a wide array of environments, Thuringowa has something to offer every type of experience seeker. From Wet Tropics Rainforest, to pristine coastlines, regard outback bush and environmentally sustainable urban landscapes, you'll be amazed with how much Thuringowa has to offer. For more information, visit discover.thuringowa.qld.gov.au/thingstodo/index