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SFS/Australia: Marsupials of Australia, Session II (Summer)
Queensland, Australia
SFS/Australia: Marsupials of Australia (Summer)
Australia is home to some of the world’s most fascinating and ancient wildlife. In this immersive summer program, you’ll explore the landscapes that shaped the evolution of marsupials—from lush rainforests to open savannas—and discover how these animals adapted to extremes of drought, fire, and flood. Observe kangaroos, gliders, wallabies, possums, and bandicoots in their natural habitats, learn about their evolutionary history, and investigate the urgent conservation issues they face today.
Program Information
Overview
Hike through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rainforests of north Queensland—home to the elusive Lumholtz’s tree-kangaroo and many other endemic marsupials.
Explore open woodlands and tropical savannas where gliders and possums roam.
Go spotlighting at night to observe rock wallabies, possums, and bandicoots, and gain insight into their behavioural ecology.
Meet local wildlife and community conservation leaders working to protect Australia’s mammals.
