Nature

This little penguin, also known as the fairy penguin, weigh just under one kilogram. Adorably awkward on land, but a skilled predator in the sea, this cute little creature can be found in New Zealand and the southern coast of Australia. Image: Dr Eric Woehler

The hooded plover is a small shorebird endemic to southern and eastern Australia that lives and nests on ocean beaches. Picture: Kim Murray

This small marsupial was once common on mainland Australia, but were hunted to extinction by feral cats. It’s now only found wild in Tasmania. 

The Tasmanian Devil, the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world, is a true icon for the Tasmanian state. 

The brush-tailed possum is a nocturnal marsupial native to Australia, with soft grey fur, a bushy tail, and large eyes adapted for night vision. Picture: Phill Pullinger

The Green Rosella endemic to Tasmania, and a signature sight of the Tasmanian bushland. Picture: Eric Woehler

The tiger snake is a highly venomous snake native to southern Australia, including Tasmania. It is named for its distinctive banded pattern, which can vary in color. It's the most venemous snake found in Tasmania. Image: Phill Pullinger

The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 100 km/h (62 mph) in short bursts. Picture: Sammy Wong

Bennett’s wallaby, also known as the Red-necked wallaby, is a medium-sized marsupial native to Tasmania and eastern Australia. Photo: Valeriia Miller 

The critically endangered Swift Parrot is a species of broad-tailed parrot only found in south-eastern Australia. Image: Rob Blakers 

Echidnas, also known as spiny anteaters, are unique mammals native to Australia and New Guinea. Image: Dan Broun

The stonechat favours the heathers and gorse bushes, and can be spotted in the same areas as the Dartford warbler.