Bat

dead baby bat

Bats are found worldwide and there are over fifty species in Australia.  Bats are the only mammals able to fly. Bats use ultra-sonic echo-locating pulses during flight to avoid obstacles and to catch flying insects.  In human terms, it may mean being able to perceive things in an uncommon way; …

Budgerigar

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Budgerigars have become one of the most popular caged birds worldwide.  These bright, cheery, cheeky characters are entertaining mimics; they can be masters of observation.  The meaning for budgerigar is supposed to be ‘good tucker’, however one would imagine them to be appetisers rather than the main course! They can …