LIFE ON THE PLATEAU

"The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences." ~ Christopher McCandless, Into The Wild. In the couple of weeks before the...

Another funky frog almost perfectly camouflaged amongst the rocks. An Ornate Burrowing Frog (Platyplectrum ornatum). Some have a very...

Haven't seen this one before. A pretty Wotjulum Frog (Litoria watjulumensis).

Haven't seen this one before. A Desert Tree Frog/Red Tree Frog (Litoria rubella). The frogs are absolutely loving the rain at the moment.

Yep, despite the Mitchell Plateau being relatively unspoiled compared to some parts of Australia we have definitely had an impact on the...

What a beautifully ugly little fella. Pretty sure it's from another planet. A Kimberley Spadefoot (Notaden weigeli). Only found in the...

A Splendid Tree Frog, also known as a Magnificent Tree Frog (Ranoidea splendida). Only found on the north-western coast of Australia.

Yep, more poking around after dark. Check out this little beauty! Also perfectly camouflaged amongst the leaf litter. Long-footed Frog...

Yep, more weird and wonderful critters after dark. Chattering Rock Frog (Littoria staccato). Isn't the natural world amazing - every...

Giant Frog (Cyclorana australis).