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Creatures of the Night |
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Fauna Australia Wildlife
Retreat is home to some of Australia's rarest and lesser known nocturnal
wildlife. When the sun goes down the place comes alive. The
Squirrel Gliders and Sugar Gliders begin to stir and emerge from their
hollows. Bettongs leave their cozy nest of hay and leaves, have a
stretch and begin the hunt for food and mates. The bandicoots sniff the
air, ready to embark on their nightly search for food.
As the prey begin to emerge, the predators become active. Quite and still during the day, the Masked Owl awakes. Like a stealth hunting machine, its silent flight, keen hearing and eye site make it a predator to fear. Why does Australia have so many nocturnal animals? Australia has a large variety of nocturnal wildlife for several reasons. The evasion of predators, reduced competition with daytime birds, avoiding the excessive daytime heat and the ability to hunt for food for longer hours during the winter months. |
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Jaryd's school came for a night visit |
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© Fauna Australia Wildlife Retreat 2009 |
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