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Georgian Raptor Protector Up for “Green Oscar”

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But he’s got stiff competition, including peers working to save Tree Kangaroos in Papua New Guinea, Sumatran Orangutans in Indonesia, and Snow Leopards in Pakistan. In the end, no matter who goes home with the award (and gets to shake Sir David Attenborough’s hand), wildlife wins big.

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Many Animals Dying in Australian Wildfires

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Not only did we not think about the impact of the Australian wildfires on wildlife, but we didn't see the AP story on our very own sidebar. While the scope of the wildlife devastation was still unclear, it was likely to be enormous, {Jon Rowdon, president of the rescue group Wildlife Victoria} said. We are losers.

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The Cute Show: Boar Piglets!

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“They look like small cats or even small kangaroos,” and could not be any cuter! We’re pleased to present Spots, Nesti, Diva, Borstel, Ernie, and Bert on the latest episode of VICE’s The Cute Show. And their surrogate mmom, Baby, sure seems to know how to handle them! What do you think? Are they super cute or what?

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Serendip Sanctuary, Victoria

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It is free to enter Serendip Sanctuary and as you drive or walk up the road into the parking area there are opportunities to see kangaroos and wallabies as you can see above. Many visitors appear to do the short walks, so you can enjoy the area mostly alone other than the wildlife. The sanctuary is open from 8am-4pm daily.

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Kalbarri: The Quintessential Outback

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We didn’t see much wildlife but there were Red Kangaroos, Willy Wagtails and an Australian Darter . After climbing down the steep sides of the gorge our tour followed the pools that are all that is left of the river when its dry. One of the larger billabongs is 3 km long. Which means you can kayak along! No crocs here.

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Lake Indoon

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There were some reeds remaining as well and enough water to sustain a substantial amount of bird life and wildlife. In the shade there were several Western Grey Kangaroos that reluctantly moved to another shady spot as we approached and there were Yellow-rumped Thornbills and Splendid Fairywrens. . Western Grey Kangaroo.

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How much bird is there, anyway?

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I was looking out a car window the other day and noticed that of all the wildlife most of it was bird. I’m sure there were a lot of insects in range of my eyeballs, hiding behind leaves or camouflaged against bark as insects are wont to do. A squirrel skittered by … a squirrel is not a bird.

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