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Not all things in Australia want to kill you..........

  1. queriver Jan 14, 2019

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    Looks like the poor snake (a.k.a. Nike) is getting good medical attention in hospital.
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-14/nike-the-carpet-python-riddled-with-ticks-recovering/10711112
    And then we'll probably see him doing the rounds of the talk shows and on Nike ads.
     
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  2. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jan 25, 2019

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    Hey! You talkin' to me? You want some?

    10 grammes (0.35274 ounce) of fighting fury.

    Don't argue with him.

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    Great photo by Mario Mirabile, extremely talented Aussie photograper.

    https://www.gallery247.com.au/mario-mirabile
     
  3. Professor Jan 25, 2019

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    What species is that?
    Some Elephant birds weighing up to 1,600 lb survived in Madagascar up to the 17th century.
    Another very large bird once found in the pacific was said to kill horses by caving in their ribs with a kick.
     
  4. queriver Jan 25, 2019

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    Cassowary. See about them on page 12 of this thread too.
     
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  5. Professor Jan 25, 2019

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  6. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 26, 2019

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    Story about a cassowary entering a guys workshop.
    “ I just grabbed my beer and walked backwards slowly “
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  7. queriver Jan 26, 2019

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  8. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jan 26, 2019

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    I love going down to the beach, I just make sure I read all of the signs first. (All on the same day at the same beach).

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    Stonefish? Good camouflage, no wonder they're so dangerous!

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  9. Cipolla Jan 26, 2019

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    Not the beach I suggest my kids to play...
     
  10. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 26, 2019

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  11. redpcar Jan 26, 2019

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    I heard a "bonk" in the back of the house the other day and went to check it out. First glance out the window, nothing. Upon further inspection at different angles, I can see a ghost impression of what tried to enter the house. Take a look at the fuzzy impression on the glass.

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    Entrance denied ;)

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  12. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 26, 2019

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    Cassowarys are known for their woodworking skills. As the dads raise the chicks they like to get started with training early :thumbsup:
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  13. queriver Jan 26, 2019

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    and here's a chick...
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  14. sxl2004 Jan 26, 2019

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    I am most shocked that “Marine Animals” are in the water.
    Shocking :eek::oops:;)
     
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  15. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 26, 2019

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    And green eggs :thumbsup: 0F9E4C23-5ADC-40C4-94A3-547D913762CA.jpeg
     
  16. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 26, 2019

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    That’s all Trump needs is a few Cassowaries :D
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  17. rob#1 Jan 26, 2019

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  18. Dre Feb 20, 2019

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    Just ‘nuther day in Down Under

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  19. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Feb 20, 2019

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    You thought it was safe to go back in the water?

    Think again!

    We've just discovered the "Diving Tarantula".

    All near @STANDYs favourite fishin' spots :D.

    (in one of the most concentrated population densities in the world).

    https://iview.abc.net.au/show/making-magic
     
  20. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Feb 20, 2019

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    Can't wait until they develop wings. Flying/diving Tarantulas.

    That'll be fun!