Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)

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Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)
Photo: Huygens / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Country Australia
Year inscribed1994
Criteria(viii) (ix)

Overview

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.

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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0