Which animals and plants live in the Tasmanian Wilderness?

The Tasmanian Wilderness is a region of significant ecological diversity characterized by alpine vegetation and cool temperate rainforests. It supports a wide variety of unique animal and plant species.12

Wildlife

The area is home to several notable animals, including:
* Marsupials: Tasmanian devils, as well as spotted-tail and eastern quolls (often called native cats).12
* Other Fauna: Burrowing crayfish, endemic tree frogs, cave spiders, long-tailed mice, broad-toothed rats, and ground parrots.1

Flora

The landscape features a mix of alpine and rainforest vegetation, including:
* Trees: Eucalyptus, myrtle beech, Huon pine, King Billy pine, and native plum.12
* Other Plants: Sedge and the endemic scoparia.1

This rich biodiversity is protected within a network of national parks, such as Southwest National Park and Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, which together form the core of this World Heritage site.12