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What types of animals and plants live in Kakadu National Park?

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Kakadu National Park is an ecologically diverse region home to a vast array of flora and fauna. The park supports more than 1,600 plant species, with mangrove swamps found in its estuaries and tidal flats.1

The park's wildlife is exceptionally rich, particularly within its floodplains. Its animal population includes:

Insects: Approximately 10,000 different types.1
Mammals: Roughly 60 species.1
Birds: About 280 species.1
Reptiles: 120 species.1
Fish: 50 species.1

The region is well-known for its alligator rivers and is also home to saltwater crocodiles, which inhabit coastal rivers and lakes.12