Daintree Rainforest

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by Bob Linsdell

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The Daintree Rainforest in Australia is one of the oldest rainforests in the world, estimated to be around 180 million years old, which makes it even older than the Amazon. Located in the northeastern part of Queensland, it covers approximately 1,200 square kilometers. The Daintree is renowned for its rich biodiversity; it is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna, including many species that are found nowhere else on Earth. The rainforest is part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Site and features a mix of lush tropical vegetation, ancient tree species, and unique wildlife such as the cassowary and the Bennett's tree-kangaroo.

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