St Andrew Island facts for kids
 St Andrew
Location in Australia
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| Coordinates | 15°21′08″S 125°00′50″E / 15.35219169°S 125.0138918°E |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Area | 1,470 ha (3,600 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 284 m (932 ft) |
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| Population | 0 |
St Andrew Island is a special island located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It's an island where no people live, making it a wild home for many animals.
Discovering St Andrew Island
This island is quite large, covering about 1,470 hectares. That's like 1,470 football fields! The highest point on the island is 284 meters (about 932 feet) above sea level. St Andrew Island is located very close to the mainland, only about 2.23 kilometers (1.39 miles) offshore.
The island has a lot of open land. It features wide, flat areas and some gentle slopes. The plants growing there are not very dense.
Amazing Animals of the Island
Even though no humans live on St Andrew Island, it is full of life! Many different kinds of animals call this island home.
Scientists have found:
- Bats: There are 8 different types of bats living here.
- Birds: You can find 47 kinds of birds. This includes the impressive white-bellied sea-eagle and the beautiful pied imperial pigeon.
- Reptiles: About 20 different types of reptiles, like lizards and snakes, live on the island.
- Frogs: There are 5 kinds of frogs.
- Native Mammals: Four types of native mammals also make their home here.
This rich variety of animals shows how important uninhabited islands like St Andrew Island are for nature. They provide safe places for wildlife to thrive without human disturbance.
