Life on earth is at its most diverse in the tropics, and the Kimberley region is no exception. Birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and invertebrates are abundant. From fruit bats, crocodiles, pythons and frilled neck lizards to archerfish, barramundi and termite colonies, the Kimberley is bursting with an array of exotic wildlife.
Seeing this kind of wildlife in their native habitat is an unforgettable experience. To share it with others on a guided tour perhaps even more so. However, due to the heat many of the wild animals move from their shelters after sundown and are not easily seen during the day.
Wallabies and termites in the Kimberley are the equivalent of the hoofed herbivores of Africa. Termites feed on plant fibre and build their mounds from excreta, soil and saliva. The diversity of invertebrates, such as the termites and other ants, attracts specialist predators like the echidna and an abundance of skinks and other lizards.
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