Australia by Øyvind Andreas Thomassen Bjørkedal

Kangaroo

2024-03-12 12:48:46 UTC

They belong to the Macropidae family, and they have powerful hind legs and a muscular tail.

Emu

2024-03-12 12:51:39 UTC

Emu/Dromaius novaehollandiae is the largest bird in Australia and the second largest globally surpassed only by its cousin, ostrich

Quokka

2024-03-12 12:53:59 UTC

Quokka/Setonix brachyurus, is a small marsupial found mainly in Western Australia.

Koala

2024-03-12 12:57:24 UTC

Koala/Phascolarctos cinereus, is an adorable and iconic marsupial known for its cuddly appearance and eucalyptus leaf diet.

Frilled Lizard

2024-03-12 13:00:37 UTC

Frilled Lizard/ Chlamydosaurus kingii is a remarkable reptile known for its striking frill that extends around its neck

James Cook and the colonization of Australia

oyvbjo12_ — 2024-03-12 13:02:46 UTC

British James Cook first became known for a multitude of mapping-missions in what is now Canada. What he is most famous for, however, is his exploration and "discovery" of Australia and New Zealand in the late 1700's. In 1770 Australia officially became a part of the British empire, and it served as a penal colony until 1868. The country became fully independent in 1931.

The history of the Aboriginal population

2024-03-12 13:04:51 UTC

The Aboriginal population refers to the indigenous peoples of Australia, comprising various distinct cultural groups with deep connections to the land and traditional knowledge systems. These communities have a rich history dating back tens of thousands of years, facing impacts of colonization and ongoing social, economic, and health disparities.

Aboriginal Culture

2024-03-12 13:10:02 UTC

Aboriginal culture includes a number of practises and ceremonies centered on a belief in the dreamtime and other mythelogy. They use some instruments and the most known is the Didgeridoo.

Australia as a penal colony

oyvbjo12_ — 2024-03-12 13:11:27 UTC

A penal colony is a colony that is used primarily as a place to send criminals, and punish them with forced labour and social isolation. Australia was a british penal colony from 1788 to 1868, where fugatives from the other colonies were sent. The first was established in Sydney Cove, and was named New South Wales. The establishment of this first labour camp, january 26th, 1788, marked the establishment of Australia as a permanent european settlement, and is celebrated every year as "Australia Day".

Uluru

2024-03-12 13:14:16 UTC

Uluru, also known as Ayers rock is a large natural sandstone rock formation located in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is 348 meters and is estimated to be around 600 million years old.

Climate and climate changes

2024-03-12 13:19:01 UTC

Climate change has been a criticial issue in the Australia since the beggining of the 21st century. Australia is becoming hotter and more prone to extreme heat, bushfires, droughts, floods, and longer fire seasons because of the climate change.

The Great Barrier Reef

oyvbjo12_ — 2024-03-12 13:20:45 UTC

The Great Barrier Reef is the worlds most extensive coral reef ecosystem, and is located along the north-east coast of Australia. The reef is home to the worlds largest collection of corals, as well as thousands of other species. Among them are the dugong, or sea-cow, and the large green turtle. Even 240 different species of birds call the Great Barrier Reef home. The entire ecosystem, covering almost 350 000 square kilometers, has been a world heritage since the 1980's

The rabbit problem in Australia

2024-03-12 13:23:28 UTC

Rabbits are an invasive species that has caused immense ecologicial devastation to the continent of Australia for over 150 years. They procreate with uncontrallable velocity, consume cropland like locusts, and contribute significantly to soil erosion.

Sydney

2024-03-12 13:25:58 UTC

Sydney, the capital of New South Wales in Australia, is known for its iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. With its vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, and diverse culinary scene, Sydney attracts millions of tourists each year. The city is also home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, as well as numerous outdoor activities like surfing, hiking, and whale watching

Wildfires

oyvbjo12_ — 2024-03-12 13:30:13 UTC

Throughout history Australia has been plagued of regular, widespread bushfires. The enormous fires have largely contributed to shaping the nature of the continent, especially the eastern eucalyptus forests have evolved to thrive on the phenomenon. But the fires are far from being all good, and couse thousands of animal deaths, and millions in property damage. Since the 1850's more than 800 human lives have also been lost as a result of the raging infernos. The main reason for the country's regular wildfires, is an unfortunate combination of high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds that carry the fire fast.

The outback

2024-03-12 13:31:03 UTC

Outback is a remote, vast, sparsely populated area of Australia. The outback is more remote than the bush. While often envisaged as being arid, the Outback regions extend from the northern to southern Australia coastlines and endcompass a number of climatic zones.

Sheep in Australia

2024-03-12 13:33:52 UTC

Sheep have been an integral part of Australia's agricultural industry for centuries, with the country being one of the top wool producers in the world. There are over 68 million sheep in Australia, and they are primarily raised for wool, meat, and dairy products. Sheep farming plays a significant role in supporting rural communities and contributes to Australia's economy.

Australian dog breeds

oyvbjo12_ — 2024-03-12 13:36:13 UTC

There are many different dog breeds that originate in Australia, among them are the Koolie, The Australian Bulldog, Labradoodle and the Australian Cobberdog. But my favorite is probably the Australian Shepherd. It is a medium sized dog, that is fast and agile, but most of all very intelligent and playfull.

Surfing in Australia

2024-03-12 13:37:16 UTC

Australia is renowned as one of the worlds premier surfing destinations. Surfing underpins an important part of the Australian coastal fabric. It forms part of a lifestyle in which millions participate and which millions more have an interest.

Cate Blanchett

2024-03-12 13:41:42 UTC

She was born on May 14, 1969 in Melbourne. She was nominated for best actress for Elizabeth and then won Best supporting Actress for The Aviator, then won again in Blue Jasmine.

Australian pilitics

oyvbjo12_ — 2024-03-12 13:42:06 UTC

Australia is a pretty well-structured democracy, where all citizens over the age of 18 can vote. The people vote for representatives that carry out the government business. What I don't like however, is that Australia has a two-party system, and pretty much all the votes are split between the Labour Party and the Liberal/ National Coalition.

Bill Hunter

2024-03-12 13:45:50 UTC

Bill Hunter was one of Australias acting legends, having worked with almost every notable Australian director and actor of the last thirty years. He started out in Australian television in the 60s.

Chris Hemsworth

2024-03-12 13:51:25 UTC

Christopher "Chris" Hemsworth was born on August 11, 1983 in Melbourne. He is an actor who have played in many movies including Snow white and the huntsman.