Riversleigh, Paleontological site in Gregory, Australia.
The Riversleigh fossil deposits extend across 100 square kilometers of limestone formations in northwestern Queensland, containing numerous prehistoric species remains.
Scientists discovered the first fossils at Riversleigh in 1901, leading to systematic explorations from 1976 and UNESCO World Heritage listing with Naracoorte in 1994.
The Waanyi people maintain traditional connections to Riversleigh, referring to the region as Boodjamulla Country in recognition of the Rainbow Serpent creation stories.
The Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre in Mount Isa provides educational exhibits, fossil displays, and interpretative materials about the paleontological findings.
Researchers have identified thirty-five different fossil bat species at Riversleigh, establishing it as the most substantial collection of prehistoric bat remains globally.
Location: Queensland
Part of: Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)
GPS coordinates: -19.03329,138.62986
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:32
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