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Macrozamia are fire tolerant. In this region they have to be as graziers periodically burn off the land to increase the growth of native grasses for cattle. Although they seem to contain oils and resins which make them burn rapidly and dramatically as shown here, the trunk and roots remain viable and the plant leafs out again in a matter of months.


In full flame. Afterglow.


"Ephiphytes only grow in rainforests." Epiphytes on macrozamia near Battleship Spur.


Huntsman spider.


Apostlebirds. So-called because they are often seen in large groups (e.g., of 12). These were from a group of nine.


Happy camper.


Camp drafting.


Draftee.


On the road (from the bus).


Off road.


Again






Hobart & William Smith Colleges and Union College
Partnership for Global Education: Queensland Term 2001