a tale of amazing people, amazing creatures and rising seas
- Written by Michael Bird, ARC Laureate Fellow, JCU Distinguished Professor, ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, James Cook University

The Australian continent has a remarkable history — a story of isolation, desiccation and resilience on an ark at the edge of the world.
It is a story of survival, ingenuity, and awe-inspiring achievements over many years.
Shortly after the dinosaurs died out 65 million...