Riversleigh and Naracoorte, the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Australia, safeguard a remarkable collection of ancient fossils showcasing the continent’s prehistoric biodiversity. These sites feature well-preserved remains of extinct megafauna, such as the giant wombat-like diprotodon and the marsupial lion, spanning millions of years. Encased in dramatic limestone formations and desert terrains, they provide critical insights into Australia’s evolutionary past. This invaluable fossil record stands as a key resource for studying Earth’s natural history and ecological development.

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