Aussie Animals – caught in nine photos
February 15, 2011 in Australia
The animals of Australia have always held a strange attraction to the outside world. And well they should: split off from the rest of the world’s evolutionary patterns hundreds of thousands of years ago, they have developed in weird and wonderful ways.
As we travelled around South Australia then up to Central Australia, we were lucky to come across hundreds of interesting bugs, reptiles, fish and mammals … here are our favourite shots from a few weeks of spotting animals across Aussie.
Two kookaburras sit on the glove at Raptor Domain
Look out for kangaroos, especially at dawn and dusk when they graze
These curious Grey Kangaroos are fed by tourists in a park, but you can find them wild too
An Australian fur seal pup roars defiance at the world ... nonchalant adults behind
We spotted this blue lizard at Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges. Know what it is?
Another raptor, with Raptor Domain owner Dave Irwin
The old disappearing dolphin trick ... Off Kangaroo Island
Sleepy koalas rest all day: their main food and water source is poisonous and it takes a lot out of them
A seagull crossing the setting sun at Henley Beach, near Adelaide
We’d like to thank Tourism South Australia, Surf and Sun, Adventure Tours Australia, Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures, EscapeGoat Mountain Biking, and Linda’s family for the chance to take these shots.
Check out our travel photography page for advice and inspiration, or dig into Oceania and Australia travel advice.
This article was written by Craig Martin
Podcaster and writer Craig Martin has been living on the road since leaving Auckland, New Zealand in February 2006. With a degree in Media Studies and English plus a penchant for Coleridge, he's still travelling. Craig podcasts at the Indie Travel Podcast and has penned several travel books for Indie Travel Media Ltd.
Since November 2006 the Indie Travel Podcast has evolved into an independent travel hub with regular audio and video podcasts along with articles by travellers from all over the world. 
Hosts Craig and Linda Martin started travelling in February 2006 and have been to over 50 countries. They were 
Migrationology said on February 16, 2011
Incredible photos, I really love that picture of the blue lizard picked out of the rocky desert, great capture. Not sure what it is either.
Craig and Linda said on February 16, 2011
Glad you enjoyed them! I’m unsure if my favourite is the lizard, the portrait below it, or the sunset.
[redacted] said on February 16, 2011
I enjoyed your photos…awesome! It brought great memories of a trip to Australia a few years ago.
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Nowran said on February 17, 2011
Hey you’ve got some really great pic of Australian animals there.
Craig and Linda said on February 17, 2011
Thanks guys, we appreciate the comments!