Nature Notes
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Little penguin
Phillip Island Nature Parks is home to the biggest colony of little penguins in Australia.
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Eastern barred bandicoot
The Eastern barred bandicoot is one of Australia’s most fascinating native animals.
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Australian fur seal
The Australian fur seal is the largest of eight species of fur seal in the world.
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Short-tailed shearwater
Short-tailed shearwaters are one of the few birds that migrate to Australia to breed.
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Hooded plover
Learn more about the hooded plover, one of south-eastern Australia's most unique birds!
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Brushtail & ringtail possums
Learn more about two of the most common and well-known native marsupials on Phillip Island: the brushtail and ringtail possum.
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The perils of ferals
We’re working towards removing pest animal species from Phillip Island to ensure the survival of our native species.