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Quolls Quolls belong to the family of marsupial carnivores (Dasyurids) that includes Tasmanian Tigers, Tasmanian Devils and the tiny mouse-sized Antechinuses. This family has a fearsome reputation because of their carnivorous habits but some quolls are endangered or...
Redback Spider In 1995 a colony of Redback Spiders was found around the port area in Osaka, Japan. Despite attempts to eradicate the spider it seems to be thriving, and there are fears that it will spread throughout Asia. Japanese authorities don’t really know...
RSPCA – Worst Job in the World A few weeks ago we did a story on designer dogs and puppy farms. The new types of dogs being produced by some of the better puppy farms have better temperaments and make excellent pets. From the letters we received it was clear...
Taxidermy Australia has world champions in many fields, but some receive more recognition than others. For example few people are aware that at the 1999 World Taxidermy Championships held in Illinois, USA, Australian Gary Pegg won ‘Best in World’ with his...
White-tailed Spider Over the years white-tailed spider bites have been blamed for severe skin deterioration and ulceration in some victims. Dr Julian White believes that for most people the bite of a white-tailed spider is a very minor affair, and that a range...
Vet’s Best Reward There is a new dog product available for rewarding your pets. It’s called Vet’s Best Reward and is made from dried liver. It has a flavour that dogs love, is great for a treat or rewarding and training your pet and won’t...
Breed: Balinese Temperament: active, friendly Cost: $300 Lifespan: 13-15 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families While many cat breeds are named after their country of origin – such as the Maine Coon or Siamese – the Balinese isn’t one of...
Breed: Mandarin Duck Temperament: placid Cost: $750 a pair Lifespan: 12 years+ Maintenance: High Recommended for: Enthusiasts One of the world’s most attractive duck species is also one of the oldest. For hundreds of years Mandarin Ducks have been found in the...
Kookaburras The rollicking call of the Laughing Kookaburra is one of the most enduring sounds of the Australian bush. Most people think that the birds are happily chuckling away, but nothing could be further from the truth – their calls are really serious...
Faverolle Chooks Breed: Faverolle Temperament: Placid Cost: Around $50, more for quality breeding stock. Lifespan: 5-7 years Recommended for: Backyarders Appearance The Faverolle is a deep chested bird with a thick rectangular body and an...