Australia. The island of Tasmania.

Dear readers, we are talking today about the amazing, paradise on earth called the island of Tasmania . What is it so unique?

An Australian state situated in dvuhstahshestidesyati kilometers south of the mainland area of about 70   kilometers. A riot of greenery, bizarre, unusual fauna , underwater world, most impressively - it's not all that attracts tourists there.

Here still preserved rainforests. Last on earth temperate rain forests - the lungs of our planet . In places with humidity 2000-4000 mm two-thirds live animals that inhabit our land, in fact, it is believed that in the impenetrable jungle inhabited by millions more living species unknown to science. 45 % of the territory is covered by forest and 21% is the national park. A very rare relationship.

 At the edge of the land of untouched nature are struggling strange animals Tasmania . It is forever changing earthly paradise. Reserve island, home to creatures that are found nowhere else in the world. Located in what is called the Southern Ocean, the island is opposed to the most severe storms and winds on the planet.These places are known as the roaring forties, collect moisture from the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It falls each year more than 250 cm of precipitation. Name roaring forties belongs to seamen who are so defined the space of the ocean where very strong winds are blowing, causing the storm.

The indigenous people of the island - the Tasmanian Aborigines . They no longer exist. Although the island was home to their 30,000 years.

Tasmania are vast jungle temperate zone. Unusual and climate of the island. Here winter is +17, and in the summer - +8. This is one of the few places on earth where you can see the jungle, covered with snow.

 It was getting cold. In the hollow hiding speckled tiger-cat. Her pups are totally dependent on the mother. And so they have enough milk, animal forced to leave their kids and go in search of food.

Few animals are able to survive on vysote1500 meters. Speckled marten - the only marsupial in the land, which can be found at this altitude. Wild Dog Dingo destroyed almost all speckled martens. It is believed that the island of Tasmania - their only refuge.

This wombat , the largest mammal on earth Norns. His diet is grass and roots.

One of the most beautiful places in Tasmania - Cradle Mountain. The height of just over 1500 meters. But every winter peaks, dolerite columns, covered with snow. An amazing sight!

Once was connected with Australia Tasmania land bridge. But 11-12 thousand years ago, sea levels rose significantly.

Even in the valleys of the animals have had to endure the harsh climate. Echidnas can survive the winter, because the fur she thicker than thermophilic relatives on the mainland. She finds a land that is not covered in snow and with a nose looking for his favorite food - ants, termites and worms. Her sensitive nose can detect the slightest vibration and find food deep underground.

Tasmanian Devil . For angry temper and blood chilling screams European settlers named the animals devils.

With the arrival of spring, the snow begins to melt and fill the river. At this time the water full of fish. In the ocean, for shakes huge kelp, reaching heights of 65 meters and giving shelter strange-looking sea creatures.

This inhabitant of the wonderful underwater kingdom you are already familiar. Leafy sea dragon . Over many years of evolution, he has reached the perfect disguise.

And this is - a sea horse. Interestingly, the seed does not produce the female, the male! But he has to convince the lady of the heart to send him eggs. Couple performs courtship dance, which can last several days. Only then conquered the female transfers her boyfriend eggs in his brood pouch.

Tasmania spring bathed in sunlight. Mountain flowers shimmer with colors.

This wonderful world of unique. island Tasmania reserved place, home to creatures that are found nowhere else in the world.