UNESCO World Heritage Site

Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)

Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte) is a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Australia, inscribed in 1994.

Riversleigh and Naracoorte, situated in the north and south respectively of eastern Australia, are among the world’s 10 greatest fossil sites. They are a superb illustration of the key stages of evolution of Australia’s unique fauna.

Riversleigh and Naracoorte, situated in the north and south respectively of eastern Australia, are among the world’s 10 greatest fossil sites. They are a superb illustration of the key stages of evolution of Australia’s unique fauna.

Country
Australia
Region
Oceania
Category
Natural
Inscribed
1994
UNESCO reference
698
Area
10,326 ha

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