By Janine Duffy Over 26 years guiding tours for people from all walks of life we have sometimes been asked: “What purpose do koalas serve in nature?” It’s a question that shocks me, as I think it obvious that every creature has a purpose on this earth. But I have the...
As guides on wildlife tours, we get asked for a lot of information about Eastern Grey Kangaroos. Here is a summary of the main, and most interesting, kangaroo facts. .. EASTERN GREY KANGAROO SIZE The largest kangaroo and world’s largest marsupial is the Red Kangaroo,...
At the end of a long hot Australian summer day, everyone needs a drink. Even wallabies. Swamp Wallabies – Wallabia bicolor – live in the You Yangs and at Serendip, near Melbourne, but hide out in the shade during hot days. By late afternoon they are becoming...
Have you ever seen kangaroos mating? You might feel like a weirdo searching “kangaroos mating” online, but admit it – if it was happening in front of you, you would be fascinated. I am, and I see it all the time. One of the greatest things about Eastern Grey Kangaroos...
What are the key ingredients of a great wildlife tour for families? After 26 years guiding wildlife tours for people of all ages, including multi-generational families, we believe travellers with kids need the following: A tour that sees plenty of active wild animals...
Tawny Frogmouths are the sleepy non-responsive teenagers of the bird world. They become active at night. By day they can barely open their eyes to regard you with a disgusted stare. But for some reason we love them to bits. Tawny Frogmouths Podargus strigoides are a...
