Introduction Background to the park Operating safely and responsibly Understanding cultural and natural values
Introduction Background to the Park Operating safely and responsibly Understanding cultural and natural values
 

Fauna of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Over 260 species of animals have been found across the wide range of habitats in UKTNP. While this is a great diversity, it is far fewer than were present before European settlement of the Australian mainland. Of the 46 mammal species known to have lived in the park, for example, only 21 are still recorded. Many of these creatures are rare, endemic or endangered.

This topic aims to provide you with an overview of the fauna in the park, as well as providing information about the Mala reintroduction program for this locally extinct species.

Visitors should also be aware that it is part of the lease agreement that Anangu continue to utilise wildlife, as they have done for all time.

What might appear cute and cuddly to European eyes is movable feast for Anangu tjuta.
What might appear cute and cuddly to European eyes is a moving feast for Anangu tjuta.

Reading

The following reading provides an overview of the various types of fauna in the Park. Those with an interest in this topic will find additional information in the Want to Know More? section below.
Reading: Fauna of UKTNP – overview (pdf 320kb | UKTNP Handbook pp.140-141)

The following reading provides an outline of the current feral animal situation at Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park as well as control practices which have been put into place.
Reading: Introduced and pest animals at Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park (pdf 318kb | UKTNP Handbook pp.143-144)

The following reading provides some detail on the reintroduction program for Mala, a locally extinct threatened species with important links to Uluru.
Reading: The return of the Mala to Uluru (pdf)

 

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Want to know more?
The additional readings in the right-hand column are for those who would like to know more about this topic.

When you feel confident you understand the material above move on to the next topic

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On the menu or on the run? This gecko is plays it safe after spending the night in a pitfall trap.
On the menu or on the run? This gecko is playing it safe after spending the night in a pitfall trap.