Australia

Below are supplementary articles about my time in Australia that do not strictly fit in the Features section. These articles include a summary of my itinerary and an article about emerging research on marsupial reporduction. A complete understanding of ecotourism as a conservation strategy necessitates an understanding of ecology and the environment.

Trip Itinerary & Relevant Links

In total, I spent three weeks in Australia traveling around Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia. While my time in Australia was wonderful, many of my plans were disrupted by an illness and a short stay in the hospital. 

A Marsupial's Story

Most known for the kangaroo and koala, Australia is home to numerous other species of marsupials including but not limited to possums, wombats, bilbies, and the Tasmanian devil. The mammalian branch of the tree of life dates back 300-400 million years ago and is divided into three main clades: Monotremata, Eutheria, and Metatheria or Marsupialia. By studying marsupials, we can uncover new insights into the derived and conserved features all mammals.