We say we love our national parks. The evidence suggests otherwise | Kelly O’Shanassy

Australia leads the world in extinction rates and now our protected habitats are at risk. That's neglect

• My favourite national park: tell us why it's important to you

Australia has the most extraordinary national parks, home to our unique wildlife, deserts, mountains, forests and sacred icons such as Uluru. We are rightly proud of them.

It's hard to pick a favourite. But I do love Wilsons Promontory, where the wombats reign supreme, and getting one of these inquisitive fellows out of your tent after a late-night incursion is quite an adventure.