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Forty-spotted Pardalote

One of the world's rarest birds, the Forty-Spotted Pardalote's remaining stronghold is on Bruny Island and Maria Island, off Tasmania

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Powerful Owl

The Powerful Owl is the largest of Australia's owls, frequenting the moist forests of Australia's east. A large owl with a small head, brown and white barred colouring, and distinctive yellow eyes.

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Pied Oystercatcher

The Pied Oystercatcher is a large wading shore-bird with a black face, back and chest, a white belly, white tail with black band at its end and a white wing-bar visible when flying. Its beak is a bright orange.

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Black Rhinoceros

The Black Rhinoceros is a critically endangered species of rhinoceros found in Eastern and Southern Africa. With a lifespan of 35-50 years of age, there are an estimated only 5,500 individuals remaining.

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Myrtle beech

The Myrtle beech, or simply 'Myrtle' is the dominant species of Tasmania's rainforests. Myrtle trees can grow up to 55m tall, and have a heart-shaped dark green leaf with a tiny serrated edge.

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Black Currawong

The currawong is a bird found only in Tasmania, frequents forests, and is a glossy all-black colour with a heavy black bill, small white tip to its tail and wingtips, and bright-yellow eyes.

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