41. From a distance black mulga is similar to mulga but it can be distinguished by its dark bark. 42. Over were burned out close to the National Park, the Auski Roadhouse and around Mulga Downs Station. 43. The monitor lizard belongs to the subgenus " Odatria " along with the Pygmy Mulga Monitor. 44. The mine is situated within the boundaries of Mulga Downs Station which is currently owned by Gina Rinehart. 45. In 1894 Burges and Sons sold Mulga Downs to the Union Bank of Australia for ?, 000. 46. In 1967 Mulga Downs encompassed an area of and was still owned by Lang Hancock and his sister. 47. Hop mulga is a spreading, shrubby tree that can grow to three metres but it is usually smaller. 48. The widespread drought in Queensland has focused land managers need to reduce total grazing pressure in the mulga lands. 49. They noted that the area was rich in mulga and saltbush year round with abundant natural grasses following rain. 50. The park is located in the Mulga Lands Bioregion which extends from north western NSW into south western Queensland.
