threatened species - sense of wild mag article

This article describes some of the threatened, rare, endangered and extinct species of lutruwita / Tasmania. Frame it up, mix and match it with our other art prints.

The main illustration is blue, gold and white, featuring different flora and fauna. Creatures discussed are the Weedy Sea Dragon, Masked Owl, Platypus, Handfish, Tasmanian Devil, Huon Pine and Tasmanian Tiger.

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........."Amidst lutruwita / Tasmania’s breathtaking landscapes, a symphony of unique and diverse species calls this island home. 

The Masked Owl 

Among the shadows of Tasmania's dense forests, the masked owl graces the night with its presence. With its distinctive heart-shaped face and large wingspan, this enigmatic creature is both captivating and elusive. They are known to live in takayna / the Tarkine region. 

Platypus 

The near-threatened platypus, a true marvel of evolution, is a living link to the distant past. This egg-laying mammal, with its duck-like bill and webbed feet, inhabits Tasmania's rivers and streams - including the Hobart rivulet. The Tasmanian platypus, larger than the mainland platypus, faces threats from habitat degradation and pollution. It needs to find water beetles to feed on and have enough healthy river to have mating territories, lay eggs, and hatch the next generation. 

Weedy Seadragon 

With its leafy body of with small weed-like appendages, it camouflages beautifully among seaweeds. The male carries the eggs in his tail until they hatch........ "