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Mossman Gorge π¦π΄
Ancient History: The Daintree Rainforest is estimated to be between 135 and 180 million years old, making it the oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest on the planet π
Evolutionary Cradle: It holds primitive plant lineages that date back to the Cretaceous period and the time of the dinosaurs π¦
Wildlife and Biodiversity: A single hectare of the forest can host over 30,000 species of plants and animals π±
Unique Species: Home to iconic and rare animals like the Boydβs forest dragon, musky rat-kangaroos, tree-kangaroos, and the endangered flightless Southern Cassowary π¦