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Nature’s fiercest adversary is drought, which challenges the survival of endemic species. Despite introduced animals flooding the region, native species like emus demonstrate resilience by migrating long distances in search of food and water. These behaviors, although detrimental to agriculture, are testaments to nature’s innate strategies for survival.
A Landscape of Transformation
Australia’s changing landscapes owe much to human influence and climate variability. The remnants of ancient flora and fauna tell stories of climatic evolution. As animals adapt to their environments, significant transformations are observed around the West MacDonnell Ranges, a place where Peter has dedicated his life to understanding and preserving the fragile connections of this intricate ecosystem.