Category: Australia
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The Greenest Motorbike Frogs
Author Len van der Waag ◦ January 2022One of the greenest Motorbike Frogs (Ranoidea moorei) that I have found in our garden for some time. This one lives in between the folds of the cloth on my shade house, obviously… Continue reading
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Figure Eight Moth
Author Koh Lin ◦ Among the many moths that catch my attention, is the Figure Eight Moth, also known as the Owlet Moth (Ophiusa parcemacula). Sometimes rescued (out of the swimming pool) or found in the cool of the morning, resting on… Continue reading
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Lomera pantosemna Moth
Author Len van der Waag ◦ This 15 mm long male Lomera pantosemna moth in the Psychidae family of case moths spent two days and a night on one of our flyscreen windows before flying off on the second evening. Our… Continue reading
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O Alice Springs
Author Evelyne Roullet ◦ 2003 O Alice Springs australienne ensorceleuse Celui qui te voit, qu’ll arrive des cieux Ou bien par la route des aïeux Ne peut plus oublier ce site mystérieux. C’est un trou…où les concentrations humaines Échappent à la logique… Continue reading
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chrysalis and cocoon
Author Koh Lin ◦ The chrysalis and cocoon describe a protective covering for certain types of insects during metamorphosis. Chrysalises are created by butterflies, whilst moths create cocoons. One of the things that butterflies and moths have in common is… Continue reading
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Encounter with Alice Springs Spiders
Author Koh Lin ◦ Growing up, I knew very little about spiders… and whilst I know a little more today… there is so much more to learn… My personal spider encounters in Alice Springs are to be treasured. They are… Continue reading
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The Land of Crabs
Author Tanya Hattingh ◦ The land of crabs – where there are more than 20 land crab species (and > 160 species in the reefs and shallows). The number of Christmas Island Red Crabs is thought to be about 100… Continue reading
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How much can a koala bear…
Author Andrew Turner ◦ An iconic Australian animal, the koala bear is not actually a bear, belonging to the subclass classification group known as Marsupialia, aka Marsupial. Often depicted as cute and cuddly, they have sharp claws and should not… Continue reading
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Alice Springs Herpetophile
Author Koh Lin ◦ Someone who love reptiles is known as a “herpetophile”, the word also extends to someone who loves amphibians. A “herpetologist” is someone who studies or has a interest in this group of animals and in scientific… Continue reading
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Alice Springs Beanie Festival 2025
2025 Sporting Headgear The launch of the 29th Anniversary celebrations of the 2025 Alice Springs Beanie Festival, was buzzing with excitement, starting with a sneak preview of the exhibition beanies for guests and sponsors… With the festival on all this… Continue reading
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You wear it well…
Author Andrew Turner ◦ The perfect time of year and place to wear a beanie is at the Alice Springs Beanie Festival in June. We take a look back at previous beanie wearers and some of their beaming smiles… enjoy.… Continue reading
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Beanie flashback…
Author Koh Lin ◦ The Alice Springs Beanie Festival is an iconic and eclectic creative arts festival, and now in it’s 29th year. Whilst we have been attending since 2006, it was not until 2021 that we became actively involved… Continue reading