This is a great four part documentary series for anyone interested in the Earth's geological history, the beginning of life on Earth, natural history, dinosaurs, Australian mega and modern fauna and early modern human settlement. It really covers things in an interesting way with good CGI and information put forward in a fascinating, accurate and ( Read more... )

Hello possums! (oops channeled Dame Edna for a moment there!)


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When I first started posting, and getting to know all you lovely people on my f-list, I promised maria_lynette I'd post some pics of the wildlife that comes visiting me, my neighbours and the park behind my property.

All I'd managed so far, was a pic (NOT the actual critter, as I  was busy freezing in place at the time as it slithered down my leg and around my ( Read more... )

Welcome to the Australian Summer!

I had my first, and hopefully last, CLOSE encounter for this summer, with a member of the local bitey-things-that-don't-like-you yesterday:

I'm having my backyard re-fenced at the moment, and the fencers had just finished one side of it, and, after blasting me with REALLY cheesy country music all day, had packed ( Read more... )