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Local Fauna The Pilbara is home to a diversity of species the most common of which is the Euro Kangaroo and the Red Kangaroo. Also home to some of Australias most dangerous snake species it is important to make sure due care is taken when walking through the rugged landscape. Black flying foxes are easily seen and a variety of birds can be spotted during the cooler hours of the day especially near the waters edge within the national parks. Another animal to keep your eye out for is the Bungarra often seen by the side of the road or sometimes crossing it. Bungarra is the Aboriginal name for the sand monitor the most common species of the goanna family. Local Flora The Pilbara Wildflowers offer a dramatic contrast to our harsh red earth ranging from blankets of purple Mulla Mulla predominately red Sturt Desert Pea yellow Wattles and orange Cockroach Bushes. The Sturt Desert Pea is the most commonly identified of all the wildflowers in this region and four species have been photographed in this area crimson with red bosses the raised centres of the flower crimson with black bosses a white hybrid variety and a crimson and white variegated. For those following the wildflower trail the best time to view our magnificent flora on the West Pilbara Coast is generally during the winter months from June to August. www.karrathavisitorcentre.com.au 35