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Dusty ochre plains stretch beneath an endless azure sky, where a mob of Brahman cattle cluster near a sinuous river lined with dense river red gums. The lean, distinctive humped cattle—hallmarks of northern Australian pastoral landscapes—stand in a tight group, their pale grey-white coats contrasting against the sun-baked earth. Sprawling across what appears to be a Queensland cattle station, this aerial view captures the rugged essence of extensive beef production in Australia's arid interior. Mature trees cast long shadows across the landscape, their silvery-green foliage providing sparse but critical shade and shelter for the livestock. The meandering waterway, rich with brown tannin-stained water, represents the lifeblood of this harsh ecosystem, sustaining both cattle and surrounding vegetation through endless dry seasons. This panorama epitomizes the resilience of Australian pastoral agriculture—a delicate balance of wildlife, water resources, and carefully managed livestock breeding in one of the world's most challenging agricultural environments.