Taunton National Park, Nature reserve in Central Highlands Regional, Australia
Taunton National Park is a nature reserve in Queensland's central highlands, encompassing vast stretches of brigalow woodlands interspersed with eucalypt forests. The landscape supports a range of native animals adapted to the subtropical conditions found across this part of Australia.
The area gained protected status in 1994, following a significant discovery in 1973 when animals thought to be extinct were unexpectedly found. This finding changed how conservation work was approached in the region.
The establishment of this reserve marks a shift in Australian land management from agricultural development to conservation of native species and their habitats.
The site operates mainly as a research station and is not set up for regular tourism. Visitors need special permits and should contact the relevant authorities before planning a visit.
The reserve holds the last known wild population of a special wallaby species that was long considered lost forever. This discovery made it a central focus for efforts to save this species from complete disappearance.
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