HERITAGE RECORD · 698

Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)

澳大利亚哺乳动物化石地（里弗斯利/纳拉库特）

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

Riversleigh and Naracoorte, situated in the north and south respectively of eastern Australia, are among the world’s 10 greatest fossil sites. They are a superb illustration of the key stages of evolution of Australia’s unique fauna.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ15933552 ↗

Inception1994

Area10326 ha

Administrative areaQ36074

WikipediaAustralian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte) ↗

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(viii)An outstanding record of Earth’s history, geological processes or significant landforms.

(ix)Outstanding ecological and biological processes in the evolution of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems.

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