Australia is a land of striking contrasts, where everyday life is anything but ordinary! From the iconic wildlife that roams the Outback to the strange and hilarious moments that could only happen Down Under, Australia never fails to surprise. Here, you will often find kangaroos bouncing along suburban streets, amazing sights of the southern lights, and unique plants that defy natural laws.
Today, we'll take a look at the strange and captivating world of the Land Down Under. These 15 incredible photos capture the true essence of Australia—equal parts wild, wonderful, and downright bizarre.
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1. A newborn dolphin riding on mom’s back around Penguin Island, Near Perth, off Western Australia’s Coast. Photo By Mandy Wilson
2. I would be terrified...
3. In 2020, a pod of dolphins in Australia amazed onlookers by bringing gifts of coral to shore, longing for interaction with visitors during the Covid-19 pandemic
4. Sunset in Henley Beach, South Australia
5. The aurora australis, or 'southern lights,' are stunning green, red, and violet displays seen around the south magnetic pole. At Australia’s Antarctic stations, expeditioners enjoy these mesmerizing light shows during the dark winter months.
6. Beach goers patiently wait for Trevor, the friendly local tiger shark, to finish his swim at Mullaloo Beach in Western Australia before they dive back in
7. Did you know there are two subspecies of koala? They are the northern koala (Phascolarctos cinereus adustus) and the southern koala (Phascolarctos cinereus victor)
8. Stunning!
9. A cassowary from Queensland, Australia named Romper Stomper
10. Just another Saturday afternoon in Australia
11. The world's most dangerous plant!
12. There’s a lake in Australia named Lake Disappointment because the explorer who discovered it was expecting a much larger body of water
13. Which one would you pick?
14. Wi-Fi Routers in Australia
15. Queensland, Australia – sailfish are considered the fastest fish in the sea, reaching top speeds of 70 miles per hour (112km/h). Photo by Ben Bright
