Norfolk Island is an Australian territory made up of three islands in the Pacific Ocean located between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia, and is one of the few external territories of Australia. The island has an area of 34 km². The Norfolk Island pine, which is also found on its flag, is a very iconic tree, native to this island and very popular in Australia. Norfolk is located about 1,400…
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Animals like in Australia – why? The fauna of New Guinea is closely related to that of Australia. Up until 10,000 years ago – the end of the last ice age – the Australian continent was still connected with New Guinea. Only then did the water level rise worldwide and flood the lowlands between Australia and New Guinea. Many animals in New Guinea are endemic species that only occur there.…
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