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WILD ASMAT – a changing culture

WILD ASMAT – a changing culture

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21 May, 2016
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The Asmat culture of West Papua is changing fast!

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EXPEDITION BACKYARD We have a riot of 3 Kookaburr

EXPEDITION BACKYARD

We have a riot of 3 Kookaburras that permanently live in our backyard, feasting on the plethora of small lizards and mammals that cross our lawn daily.

Kookaburras are the largest of the kingfisher family and are an iconic bird of Australia.

Their vocalisation is unmistakable and sounds like raucous laughter, although this sound is actually a territorial call warning other birds to keep out of their territory.

#kookaburra #australia #farnorthqueensland #kingfisher #expedition #backyard

EXPEDITION BACKYARD Lots of people ask me if I am

EXPEDITION BACKYARD

Lots of people ask me if I am ever worried about all the dangerous animals in Far North Queensland like crocodiles, sharks, jellyfish, snakes & spiders.

There is only one animal in my backyard that makes me instantly turn around and start running for the safety of the house.

The Cassowary is a living dinosaur and can run at up to 50 km/h (30 mph) through the dense forest and can jump up to 1.5 m (5 ft).

Cassowaries have three-toed feet with sharp claws. The second toe sports a dagger-like claw that may be 125 mm (5 in) long. This claw is particularly fearsome since cassowaries sometimes kick humans and other animals with their powerful legs.

The last recorded death by Cassowary was in Florida on April 12, 2019. The bird's owner, a 75-year-old man who had raised the animal, was apparently clawed to death after he fell to the ground.

Never, ever underestimate the danger of this remarkable bird.

EXPEDITION BACKYARD Over the past few years, you

EXPEDITION BACKYARD

Over the past few years, you may have noticed that I am no longer gallivanting around the world. My passport is covered in dust and I spend most days working in front of a computer. My love for all creatures great and small however has not diminished during this time and I am lucky enough that most of Australia's iconic species call my backyard home.

So for the next few weeks, I will be photographing whatever animals decide to call my backyard home and sharing them with you all.

Today, I would like you to meet Charlie the wallaby. Charlie and their many mates have lived in my backyard for the better part of two years. Their favourite hobbies are jumping over snakes and chasing goannas while trimming the grass. :-)

FINAL OSIBOT 1 UPDATE! After approximately 1000 d

FINAL OSIBOT 1 UPDATE!

After approximately 1000 days at sea, our Mary has finally come home!

The autonomous research vessel I designed and launched close to 3 years ago has completed its mission and returned back to Australia last week.

My brother recovered her from a beach just north of Newcastle a few days ago and we have begun the long process of analysing any data she has recorded.
The mystery however is far from solved, we still have no idea where Mary has been for the entire pandemic. Theories abound and will likely be debated for many years to come.

OPTION 1: The South Pacific Loop
Proposed by my father, Ben, this route follows the same route as the whale sharks on the east coast of Australia. However, I believe it’s the least likely option as Mary has very little marine growth on her hull for a vessel that has spent the last few years in tropical waters.

OPTION 2: The Great Circle - Mission Complete
Mary’s original route was programmed into her navigation computer before her launch and had her surfing the large ocean currents and storms while circumnavigating Antarctica and returning back to Australia. While it sounds incredible that Mary actually did complete her original mission, this route does explain the lack of marine growth found on her hull.

Whatever happened to her during these past 3 years, one thing is definitely not debatable - she is one incredibly strong vessel and in returning to our shores all these years later she has inspired us right when we needed it most.

Welcome Home Mary!

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