Dangerous Animals in Australia by Samantha Flores

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wading or swimming at night in known crocodile habitat after consuming alcohol).Ĭrocodiles are clearly large and dangerous predators, but only if given the opportunity. Unfortunately a significant contributing factor in many of these attacks and related fatalities was that the victims were carrying out high-risk, inappropriate behaviours (e.g. Of the 19 crocodile attacks that have occurred in Queensland since 1985, there have been seven fatalities. To put this in perspective, 359 people were killed in road accidents in Queensland in 2007 (with more than 1,000 people in the last three years). Sharks cause less than one fatality a year and spiders even less than that. Australia-wide, snakes are responsible for the most fatalities each year, with an average of just less than three people (making them just slightly more dangerous than bees and wasps). While some of these animals have the venom or size and power to cause serious injury or even death, the risk of this happening is extremely small. And there are also the large predators: the estuarine crocodile and several species of sharks.

In the water, more venomous animals can be found, ranging from thumbnail-sized jellyfish up to two metre wide stingrays with venomous barbs. On land there are venomous snakes and spiders. Queensland has an impressive list of potentially dangerous wildlife. Coal seam gas information for community and landholders.Air monitoring programs and investigations.COVID-19 information for environmental authority holders.Apply, renew or register using Online Services.

Dangerous Animals in Australia by Samantha Flores