Previously I have shown Aussie animals and Birds(50s) PINNEDHow about some Plants? Waratah Floral Emblem of New South Wales Very beautiful in a variety of colours - including Red, Pink, Yellow and White Red being the dominant colour because birds are more attracted to red than any other colour. Grows mostly... See More » (+12)
Australia's termite eating Numbat PINNEDThere are only no more than 1000 of them left in the world. Only found in the Dryandra Woodlands, near Narrogin and the other at Perup Nature Reserve, near Manjimup. Both places in Western Australia (+5)
Two and a half hours to get these shots PINNEDSplendid Fairy Wrens are forever flitting here and there. Never being still for more than two or three seconds. Then the camera has to be pointed at them, focussed on them and the shot taken before the little blighters are out of shot. I set my... See More » (+3)
A new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology coursesShe started her class by saying, "Everyone who thinks they're stupid, stand up" After a few seconds little Larry stood up. The teacher said, "Do you think you're stupid Larry"? "No maam, but I hate to see you standing there all by yourself" 😃
I joined a carpenter's class last week(friend) Have you made anything yet? 🎶 "We've only just begun" 🎶 😆
Stepped on my scale this morning...and it said, "please use social distancing, one person at a time." 😆
Can you share a nonsense one liner?I bought a head of lettuce from a Mama and Papas store...can't eat it 🎶 cuz all the leaves are brown..🎶
Here is a short video of one of Australia's most colourful birdsThis must be the most colourful bird in Australia. I spotted this beauty in the grass a very short distance in front of me. No more that 10 - 15 metres away. The video was roughly 3 minutes, but the final minute was out of focus. Enjoy the stunning... See More » (1)
Today's Aussie Critter? The BilbyA small marsupial mammal that lives in the desert. The Bilby is the only Australian species of Bandicoot that makes an underground home. The burrow spirals downwards up to 2 meters and can be up to 3 meters long. The entrance is concealed at the... See More » (+4)
What forums on Similar Worlds, for the most part, do you never engage with?For me - Fun and Games, Art and Books, Politics and News, Love and Attraction, Religion and Spirituality, Sports and Fitness.
Today's Aussie critter is the DingoThe Dingo is thought to have evolved from the Indian Wolf of the subcontinent. The Dingo made it to Australia from South-East Asia approximately 5000 years ago. Today it is regarded as a native Australian animal purely on the back of it being here... See More » (+5)
Have you heard of the Tasmanian Pedemelon?A treat for you, because a unique Tasmania aminal (sic) features in this post. Otherwise known as the Pouch Weasel. Tasmanian Pademelons (Padimelon) used to exist on mainland Australia but because of hunters after their fur, they became extinct on... See More » (+4)
Purple Swamp Hens at Tirhatuan WetlandsLocated at Dandenong, SE of Melbourne Purple Swamp Hens - other name, Purple Moor Hens, is coloured dusky black above, with a broad dark blue collar, and dark blue to purple below. The bill is red and robust, and the legs and feet orange-red. Purple... See More » (1)
9 months ago I thought I was having a heart attackI was woken at 1am with chest pain and asked myself, “I wonder what a heart attack feels like” I finally went to the doctor 2 days ago. An ECG showed that I did in fact have a heart attack. The ECG showed - “minor inferior repolarisation disturbance... See More »
What is the difference between a soldier and a combatant?The sovereignty of the Falkland Islands was brought up by an Argentinian football player, holding a sign which read, "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are Argentine"). The accompanying story included, "they fought a short conflict over... See More »
Cats have what is known as a pacing gaitCats step with both left legs, then both right legs when they walk or run. The only other animals to do this are Camels and Giraffes.
Just now finished reading the short story, Cold EquationsWritten by Tom Godwin in 1954. This was the saddest Sci-fi story I have ever read and by the end, tears were falling from my eyes. The story is about a pilot named Barton that is flying a ship to planet Woden that needs supplies. During the trip,... See More »
This explains us malesWatching 24 hours in A&E. A married couple were waiting to be seen. Wife says, "What shall we talk about"? Husband "No need to talk about anything" After a couple of minutes wife once again says "What shall we talk about"? Husband "If you ask an... See More »