Animal
There are several larger mammal species found in the park.Koalas were quite abundant around 1900 and a few may still persist in the park. The largest predators are Dingos. In addition there are alien species, like Red Foxes, feral cats, horses and cattle, which have been introduced to Australia in the last centuries. The largest bird of the area is the Emu.
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Famous quotes containing the word animal:
“When we reflect upon the cruelties daily practised upon such of the animal creation as are given us for food, or which we ensnare for our diversion, we shall be obliged to own that there is more of the savage in human nature than we are aware of.”
—Samuel Richardson (1689–1761)
“He is blessed who is assured that the animal is dying out in him day by day, and the divine being established.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
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