10K views · 77 reactions | When you think of Tasmania’s iconic animals, you probably think of the Tasmanian devil or the Tassie tiger. But there’s a tiny mountain shrimp that’s gotten researchers excited, allowing biologists to glimpse 200 million years into the past. ✍️ Read the full story by Georgie Burgess for ABC Radio Hobart: https://ab.co/3Qh48LX | ABC Hobart | Facebook

Tasmania has many unique mammals found nowhere else in the world. Tasmania is amazing for wildlife around 42% of Tasmania is protected in the form of national parks and World Heritage Sites, which provide plenty of opportunities to take a look at the state’s animals in their native environments.#tasmania #wildlife #animallovers #cuteanimals #australia | Animals.of.tasmania