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From the Wild
Aug 29, 20222 min read
Shortlist
The shortlist for the Head of Carnivores position at Adelaide has been announced. Monica has made the shortlist, which isn’t particularly...
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From the Wild
Aug 28, 20229 min read
History
Nikki dropped the Berocca into the glass and watched it fizz in the water. “It’s kind of mesmerising, isn’t it?” “Yeah, it is,” I agreed....
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From the Wild
Aug 27, 20226 min read
Ball
I accepted Nikki’s offer to tag along to Healesville today, eager to check in on the wallabies and cuscus group in quarantine. She picked...
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Shadow
Aug 23, 20224 min read
Condolences
After the traffic lights changed, I turned left into the crematorium where Uncle Patrick’s funeral would be held. I drove up the slope...
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From the Wild
Aug 22, 202213 min read
PNG
There are three species involved in the import – Grey Dorcopsis Wallaby, and Ground and Spotted Cuscus. A portion of the animals will...
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From the Wild
Aug 20, 20222 min read
Saturday
We didn’t arrive back to the Roberts’ farm until around 1am. “That was the best night. Thank you.” “You’re welcome, Jumilah,” Mrs Roberts...
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Shadow
Aug 19, 20221 min read
Arrangements
“Uncle Patrick’s funeral will be on Tuesday,” Natalie revealed over dinner. Dad bobbed his head, before slicing his piece of baked fish...
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From the Wild
Aug 19, 20227 min read
Ultramarine
I kept my head down and got on with my day. In the evening we would be heading down to Phillip Island for me to see the penguins for the...
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Shadow
Aug 18, 20223 min read
Dedication
After my lecture had concluded, I dawdled out of the university and slipped into Natalie’s car. “Thank you for picking me up,” I told...
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From the Wild
Aug 15, 202217 min read
Healesville
I woke up in the early hours, caked in sweat. Gingerly, I rolled onto my side. It was just after three in the morning, not the time to be...
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Shadow
Aug 14, 20226 min read
Melomaniac
This morning, I was exhausted, because I spent far too many nights wide awake with Mum and bags of lollies. With the television playing...
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From the Wild
Aug 13, 202214 min read
Heaven
I grunted when I was woken up by the calls of gibbons. Rolling over, I became more awake. I reached for my phone and consulted it for the...
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Shadow
Aug 12, 20223 min read
Marketplace
It was sometime that was so ridiculously late at night that it could actually be considered morning. Mitchell always reckoned that it...
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From the Wild
Aug 12, 202213 min read
Whispers
First thing this morning on the primate rounds, Lina thrust buckets into my hands and sent me off to a list of exhibits. Heading towards...
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