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andrewsadventures  > 2009 > Australia in July.
In July I attended the Minding Animals conference in Newcastle, which rapidly developed into the leading conference for several years in the human-animal studies field. Philosophers, artists, animal welfare scientists and other fascinating types were abundant among over 400 delegates from around the world. I also seized the opportunity to visit friends and family in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney.
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Rottnest Parakeet Bay
Rottnest Parakeet Bay seaweed
Rottnest has some very interesting wildlife. This pelican greeted my friend Cheryl and I, on our arrival.
More wildlife.
Some is particularly cute. Quokkas are miniature kangaroo imitations who vaguely resembled giant rats, in the eyes of the early Dutch explorers, who'd never seen anything similar. Hence, with their accents, they named the island 'Rottnest.'
Quokka closeup 2
Quokka standing
Quokkas & Cheryl
Bread and other human food is bad for them, but with very little free-standing water on this desert island, they absolutely love a drink. This one drank water for 20 minutes from a coffee cup and was still going strong when we left.
Rottnest Parakeet Bay
Rottnest Parakeet Bay
Rottnest Parakeet Bay
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