Daintree Rain Forest
The Daintree Rain Forest near Cairns in Queensland is one of the oldest rain forests on the planet.
Part of the forest is protected by the Daintree National Park.
With such off Road vehicles daily few small groups can visit the impressive tropical location.
This nature-left area is huge and impenetrable.
Frequently pictorial rivers are crossed.
The beauty of the rain forest.
Rain forest lake.
Rather small birds live in this jungle, e.g. the laughing and impudent Kookaburra from the Kingfisher family.
Age-old jungle giants are often found (> 400 years).
Such animal bridges are built to enable in the crowns of trees living forest animals (such as Possums) easy crossing of the track.
Possum
The good old military camouflage was invented by the tropical rain forest.
Neither the military nor the fashion industry pay royalties.
The Sting Tree looks harmless. It is however without any doubt one of the most dangerous plants.
Who touches it with the skin is penetrated by thousands of ultra fine poisoned silicone hairs.
The pain is diabolical and continues a whole three months, even if the corroded skin spots are treated in the hospital with all possible therapies.
The rain forest changes into the bush where somewhat less rain falls.
Eucalyptus trees are an important source of food for many animal species.
Those who are lucky can even spot Kangaroos in the adjacent bush.
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