Category: Victoria

Are Koalas Native To Victoria?

Koalas are found in inland and coastal areas of eastern Australia, from north-east Queensland to the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Victorian koalas have longer and thicker fur than koalas living in Queensland, which is an adaptation to Victoria’s colder climate. Where are koalas native to in Australia? The distribution of koalas covers much of […]

Do Squirrels Live In Victoria?

There are currently no known populations of northern palm squirrel within Victoria however they have been reported in many Australian states including Victoria, where they have historically been detected in the illegal pet trade. Are there squirrels in Victoria? HISTORY OF DISCOVERY Both species were privately introduced to Australia in the 19th Century; Grey Squirrels […]

Are Kangaroos In Victoria?

Across Victoria, there are three species of kangaroo: Red, Eastern Grey and Western Grey. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) oversees the management and protection of kangaroos across Victoria. Where do kangaroos live in Victoria? In Victoria, they are widespread in the southern and eastern regions. However, they are not found in […]

What Climate Zone Is Victoria Falls?

In the area of the Victoria Falls, about 900 meters (3,000 feet) above sea level, the climate is sub-tropical, with mild, dry winters from mid-May to mid-August (during which, however, nights are cold), and hot, muggy and rainy summers from mid-November to mid-March. Is Victoria a temperate climate? Most of the rest of Victoria experiences […]

What Do Zimbabweans Call Victoria Falls?

Mosi oa-Tunya. Victoria Falls also known as “Mosi oa-Tunya” (“the smoke that thunders”) is positioned almost exactly half way along the mighty Zambezi River’s 2700 km journey from it’s source to the sea. What do local people call Victoria Falls? Mosi-oa-TunyaThe local indigenous name for the falls is Mosi-oa-Tunya meaning “the smoke that thunders”. Livingstone, […]