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15 Australian Birds (Episode 2)

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The book hastens to assure us that “we may safely assume that it referred only to bright plumage” While larger, the White-eared Honeyeater seems to follow a somewhat similar color scheme. It is probably a rumor that writing a post about Australia and not mentioning kangaroos is illegal, but why take the risk?

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Celebrate Mother’s Day!

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Not just the human kind? Then I have a show and book for you! This episode takes a look at four very different animals; the Lemon Shark, Emperor Penguins, Red Kangaroos, and Parasitic Wasps. We have a special book to giveaway too! The book has gorgeous photography of animals both in the womb and out.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. In many ways, human emotions are the gifts of our animal ancestors. Dogs can differentiate dilutions of 1 part per billion, follow faint odor trails, and are 10,000 times more sensitive than humans to certain odors.

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Birding Nabang, Yunnan (2)

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“Now the kangaroos are drinking from the pool” (Jen is from Australia). Talking about the latest book releases. Even though I usually side with eBird (they seem more human to me, see the woodpecker description above), in this case, the HBW description probably makes more sense. Looking at some clouds together.

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