When it comes to the outdoors, Australians are spoilt for choice. We love what our backyard offers; bonfires on the beach, camping in the bush and spotting koalas on a walk through the park. We expect to be surrounded by marsupials, bask on white sands, snorkel through pristine coral reefs and trek through wild forests.
As a developed nation, we like to think we have our flora and fauna's best interests at heart - but this is not the full story.
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About the Author
Tara Beardmore is from Brisbane in sunny Queensland, Australia. She has a Bachelor of Science, with a major in Marine Biology and a Bachelor of Journalism. Currently she works throughout south-east Asia teaching students about biology and conservation. She has also had work experience in educational television and has volunteered for local wildlife organisations.
