The Wildlife
Tasmania boasts a unique and diverse array of wildlife, with several endemic species found nowhere else in the world. The island is home to iconic marsupials like the Tasmanian devil, eastern quoll, and pademelon. It serves as a stronghold for many species that have become extinct or endangered on mainland Australia, thanks to its isolation and relatively intact habitats.
The Tasmanian wilderness also supports rare birds, including 12 endemic species and the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot, one of the world’s rarest wild birds.