When I read that Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary, I knew I had to visit. Claude Reid founded the sanctuary in 1927 as a safe…
Wildlife
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AustraliaReserves and Sanctuaries
5 Reasons to visit David Fleay Wildlife Park
by Sonja Faulby Sonja FaulWant to get up close to and learn more about native Australian animals in a relaxed atmosphere? Then David Fleay Wildlife Park is the place for you. The park is home to…
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I’m back with another Aussie animal article and this time I’m bringing you 15 awesome platypus facts. The platypus is arguably the world’s strangest mammal, and hands down the most interesting animal…
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If you grew up watching the Looney Tunes, you’ll be familiar with Taz. He’s a Tasmanian Devil cartoon character with little patience and a short temper. I’ve never seen a Tasmanian Devil…
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Hedgehogs are one of the most recognizable animals in the world, the small spiny mammal that rolls itself into a tight ball when threatened. Thinking back to when I was a child,…
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Animal FactsSouth Africa
The Eland: How well do you know Africa’s biggest antelope?
by Sonja Faulby Sonja FaulOne thing that I want to accomplish with my blog this year is to write more articles about animals and wildlife experiences. That’s where my true love lies. Nature and animals and…
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You won’t see the distinctive rings around the necks of all parakeets. Only the adult male has the black ring and rose-coloured collar around his neck. It’s considered impossible to distinguish immature…
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Cat cafés are my new obsession. Yeah, I know, I’m kinda late to the party, but better late than never. It combines two of my favourite things in the world: cats and…