What do you know about fossils and species found at Riversleigh?
Where is Riversleigh?
New South Wales
Western Australia
Northern Territory
Queensland
What is Riversleigh known for?
Being an Aboriginal sacred site
Being a fossil site
Experiencing extremely cold weather
Its unique landscape
Which two of the species discovered at the Riversleigh World Heritage Area was NOT a marsupial?
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Which of the species found at Riversleigh was the most recent to become extinct?
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What was the scientific name for the 'Thingdonta'?
Ekaltadeta
Obdurodon dicksoni
Diprotodon optatum
Yalkaparidon coheni
The Malleodectides Mirabilis was a marsupial which had large and powerful premolars. What were they used for?
They were used to assist with the consumption of snails
They had no specific purpose
They were used to assist when eating foods such as seeds, nuts etc.
They helped with cutting through the flesh of animals
What was unique about the Obdurodon Tharalkooschild (species of platypus)? (There are 2 correct answers)
It was marsupial.
It had teeth.
It was large in size, especially compared to the modern platypus.
It is extinct.
What was the 'Balbaroo Fangaroo' named for?
Its large premolars
Its large upper canine teeth
Its large incisors
Its large mouth
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