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The Daintree rainforest spans across a massive area of 463 sq mi (1200 sq km) and is home to a large variety of plant life and animal species that are endemic to the area.
For conservation and protection purposes, the majority of the Daintree rainforest is regarded as Daintree National Park. Being among the oldest tropical rainforests in the world, the Daintree rainforest interests scientists as well for studying the evolution of life.
This tropical rainforest is around 180 million years old and has survived various Earth-altering events, including the Ice Age. The Daintree rainforest is located in the northeastern part of the state of Queensland in Australia, on the northern sides of Cairns and Mossman. The Daintree forest is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Wet Tropics of Queensland Rainforest. It was included in 1988. The Wet Tropics rainforest runs across the northern coastline of the Daintree River and continues to grow till the sea's edge. As a fact, the Daintree forests are named after a renowned Australian photographer and geologist, Richard Daintree. Richard Daintree worked as a government geologist in North Queensland and, throughout his lifetime, discovered several coal seams and goldfields which were then exploited in the future. Additionally, a part of this tropical rainforest meets the Coral Sea, which is home to the famous Great Barrier Reef, earning it noteworthy recognition as the only place where two UNESCO World Heritage Sites meet.
The Daintree region, which is home to the Daintree National Park, has a rich history ranging from the origin of the Daintree forest to the medicinal plants and reptile species that have been discovered in the years that have passed by. Let us take a trip down memory lane and reflect back on the history of this natural wonder.
It isn't an exaggeration to say that the Daintree rainforest should make it to your bucket list of places to travel to. The Daintree rainforest is pretty easily accessible and can be traveled to from a number of places, including the likes of Cape Tribulation, Cairns, Cooktown, or even Port Douglas. Let us take a closer look at the activities one can do while visiting this dense rainforest.
One of the most astonishing Daintree rainforest facts is that it is home to more than 400 bird species, which is around half of the total number of bird species in Australia. A wide variety of birds are found in the Daintree rainforest, as well as the nearby area named as 'Daintree Important Bird Area' which encompasses around 1025.5 sq mi (2656 sq km).
The Daintree rainforest perfectly justifies its reputation as being one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Along with a wide variety of plant species, various kinds of animals, such as birds, insects, mammal species, and more, also co-exist in the Daintree rainforest. One of the most interesting Daintree rainforest facts is that it is home to not only a number of endemic species but also various Endangered species which are hardly seen anywhere else in the world.
The Daintree rainforest, in particular, and the wet tropics of Queensland Forest, in general, are renowned for their biological diversity and the wide variety of flora and fauna that live there. Researchers have concluded that the rainforest ecosystem in the Daintree is one of the most complex ones on the planet, and its functioning has helped scientists understand the evolution of Earth over the years. Let us take a closer look at some of the most astonishing features of the Daintree rainforests.
Various plants and animal species are found in the Daintree rainforest. Some of the Daintree rainforest plants have also been proven to have medicinal values and have turned the heads of various research groups. Let us delve deeper into plants that are found exclusively in the Daintree rainforest.
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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