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Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh/ Naracote)

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In stark contrast to the semi-arid conditions at Riversleigh stand the cool caves at Naracoorte. Here are fossils that document a distinctive fauna, with the ancestors of modern species
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The sites, each highly significant in its own right, are presented as a serial World Heritage nomination. Together they represent the key stages in the development of Australia's mammal
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World Heritage Australian fossil mammal sites Skip navigation links
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Australian Fossil Mammal Sites(Riversleigh/Naracoorte) (Queensland and South Australia) 1994
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1Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)
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The extensive fossil deposits at Riversleigh are encased in hard, rough limestone, which was formed in lime-rich freshwater pools. They span a record of mammal evolution of at least 20
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Site was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1994. The Riversleigh Fossil Mammal Site was one of 15 World Heritage places included in the National Heritage List on 21 May 2007. Heritage values
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Hill) Gorge. The World Heritage Area comprises 10 000 hectares of the Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park. (Figure 2) Figure 2 - Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park and Riversleigh The Riversleigh component of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage Area is one of the most significant fossil deposits in the world, and the richest known mammal deposit in
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