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Warning: cuteness overload! This little joey has got me wrapped around its tiny paw. Just look at those big eyes and fluffy ears! 🦘❤️ And that golden light! I feel so blessed to witness moments like these.

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The Luxembourg Gardens, Paris (France), created upon the initiative of Queen Marie de Medici in 1612.

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Squirrels and books, two of my favorite things in the world 😍. Happy World Book Day!

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Freshening up for my date.

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A Kangaroo Island kangaroo female (Macropus fuliginosus fuliginosus) tenderly grooms her suckling joey 😍. Incredibly, the mother kangaroo can carry joeys at different development stages in her pouch. She can also provide different nutritional content milk in her four teats to cater to the various joeys’ ages!

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Mornings at the Eiffel Tower 😉.

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I was fortunate enough to come across this rare eastern osprey (Pandion haliaetus cristatus), also known as the fish hawk, on Hanson Bay beach in Kangaroo Island (South Australia) in February 2024.

Unfortunately, they are a rare sight nowadays. They are listed as vulnerable in South Australia, and only 50 breeding pairs are estimated to be left in the region.

Sadly, human activities such as coastal development and competition for food with fishing production negatively impact their nesting sites and breeding.

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When you and your mate have a disagreement and need to settle it like true Aussies 🇦🇺🥊😂.

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Squirrel on a mission: curiosity never looked so cute! 🐿️💕

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Hoppy Wednesday 🦘🤸‍♂️!

Kangaroos are known for their remarkable physical features, which include powerful hind legs, small front legs, and a long, sturdy tail. They are classified under the animal family Macropus, which means "big foot." These large feet enable them to leap as far as 30 feet (9 meters) in one bound and run at speeds of over 30 miles (48 kilometers) per hour. However, they can reach up to 71km per hour over shorter distances!

Kangaroos use their tail not only as a balancing tool but also as a counterweight that helps them leap easily. Moreover, while hopping, kangaroos don't have to exert much effort on breathing. The motion of jumping moves their gut, which naturally inflates and deflates their lungs.

Isn't Nature amazing?

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One more door knocker 😉. Paris is a haven for architecture lovers.

If you’re interested in architecture, too, I recommend you read “The Architecture Lover’s Guide to Paris” in preparation for your Paris trip. I used it to plan our time there.

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Always looking ahead, even when the view seems a little bit nutty 🐿️🌳.

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White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) photographed at the wildlife sanctuary created by Ecopia Retreat on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

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Happy Easter!

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I'm thrilled to announce that my photo of this adorable Kangaroo Island kangaroo and her joey was a finalist in the 2023 Pangolin Wildlife Photography contest in the "Animal Behaviour" category.

I captured this photo while on a trip to Kangaroo Island, a beautiful and unique place in South Australia. It is my absolute favorite photo of the year, and it's an honor to have it recognized among so many beautiful entries.

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Street art, Paris

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Australian pied oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris), Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park and Wilderness Protection Area, Kangaroo Island (South Australia).