Who named the Endeavour River?
Q: Who named the Endeavour River?
A: The English explorer, Captain James Cook, named the Endeavour River in 1770.
Q: What did the Aboriginal Australians call the river?
A: The Aboriginal Australians, the Guugu Yimithirr people, called the river Wabalumbaal.
Q: What was a word for "kangaroo" that Cook wrote down in his diary?
A: The word for "kangaroo" that Cook wrote down in his diary was a Guugu Yimithirr word.
Q: How wide is the Endeavour River at its mouth where it meets the sea?
A: The Endeavour River is very wide at its mouth where it meets the sea.
Q: What type of animal can often be seen on banks during winter months?
A: Saltwater crocodiles can often be seen on banks during winter months (June and July).
Q: What species of fish have recently moved into large numbers to this river?
A: Tilapia fish have recently moved into large numbers to this river.
