Life in the Australian Outback

There is a surprising amount of life living in the water-poor interior of Australia, whether it be wild animals who have adapted and choose to live there, or humans and the livestock that provide for their livelihood.

Roadside art reminds you that you are in cattle country.


Camels? Yes, camels. Before there were trains delivering goods to the middle of the outback, there were camel trains. Once there was no need for the camels they were released; now there are over 200,000 camels living in the Australian Outback!


Termite mounds are a common sight...


The Wedge-Tail Eagle is at the top of the food chain out here. Anything that perishes eventually ends up as part of this raptors diet.