Devils Tower (Tasmania)

Devils Tower (Tasmania)

Devils Tower comprises two small and rugged granite islands, with a combined area of 4.77 ha, in south-eastern Australia. It is part of Tasmania’s Curtis Group, lying in northern Bass Strait between the Furneaux Group and Wilsons Promontory in Victoria. It is a nature reserve.

Fauna

Recorded breeding seabird species include Short-tailed Shearwater, Fairy Prion and Common Diving-Petrel. The Metallic Skink is present. It is also used as a regular haul-out site for Australian Fur Seals.[1]

References

  1. ^ Brothers, Nigel; Pemberton, David; Pryor, Helen; & Halley, Vanessa. (2001). Tasmania’s Offshore Islands: seabirds and other natural features. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery: Hobart. ISBN 0-7246-4816-X

Coordinates: 39°22′S 146°44′E / 39.367°S 146.733°E / -39.367; 146.733



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