Islands of Torres Strait. The birds of the Torres Strait Islands are of particular interest to Australian birders because the islands are home to, and visited by, birds which some are New Guinea species. A number of islands are found in Australia, but a few are found in Papua New Guinea.

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Coastal birds (including shorebirds) are a vital part of the marine, island, and coastal ecosystems of Torres Strait, with over 50 species relying on the region for all or part of their life cycle. Many species are culturally significant to Torres Strait Islanders as totemic animals, traditional food sources, and indicators of seasonal change.

No matter where you are in Australia, you are never too far away from wildlife with deep significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Here are five culturally significant animals you might be able to discover in your backyard using WWF-Australia’s My Backyard tool and how you can help them thrive again.

Animals have been a vital part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture for tens of thousands of years. They feature heavily in the Dreamtime, a collection of stories passed down through generations illustrating how the Spirits created all life in connection to Country.

Six of the world’s seven species of marine turtle (green, hawksbill, loggerhead, flatback, leatherback and olive ridley turtles) feed, nest and/or migrate through Torres Strait. Marine turtles are an important feature of the natural and cultural landscape, and the region provides important refugial habitat for certain stocks.

More than twelve distinct coastal and marine habitats have been identified in the Torres Strait, supporting a rich diversity of species which rely on different habitats during their life history – including many species of cultural significance.

Many types of animals use and live in seagrass meadows. Seagrass meadows are important as nursery areas for juvenile fish and prawns. Some animals that live in seagrass meadows are small and hard to see, while others are large and easily seen …

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2023年5月4日 · The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is sacred Sea Country that has been a source of songs, storylines, lore, and customs and is home to totem animals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. For generations, Sea Country has been cared for by Traditional Custodians.