by Michael Hutchins | May 15, 2014 | DESTINATIONS
Dragons are animals of myth, but their modern and real equivalents—lizards—are truly fascinating animals. One of the best places to see unique examples of these fascinating creatures is in Australia. There are a wide variety of lizards inhabiting the island continent,...
by Michael Hutchins | May 6, 2014 | DESTINATIONS
Many have heard about the famous “Birdman of Alcatraz”, the prisoner who kept birds in his cell and became an expert on all things avian. But have you heard about the bird that “imprisons” its mate? Hornbills are one of my favorite birds and much of their appeal has...
by Michael Hutchins | May 1, 2014 | DESTINATIONS
There are many things in nature that literally take my breath away and one of these is the phenomenon of mimicry. Mimicry is when one animal species comes to resemble another animal, plant or even non-living object through the process of natural selection. There are...
by Michael Hutchins | Apr 29, 2014 | DESTINATIONS, Safari Life
I’ve been to Queensland in northeastern Australia on at least three separate occasions and spent a great deal of time there. On our last trip to this region, my wife and I flew into Brisbane and drove the entire length of the Queensland coast ending up in Daintree...
by Michael Hutchins | Apr 21, 2014 | DESTINATIONS
In my many world travels, I have often sought out the larger mammals—the lions, hyenas, zebras, elephants, giant anteaters, crab-eating foxes, giant tortoises, common wombats, Tasmanian devils, red kangaroos, and so forth. However, I’ve gotten just as much enjoyment...
by Michael Hutchins | Apr 9, 2014 | DESTINATIONS
I am forever amazed at the incredible diversity of life on our planet, and Australia is one destination that can claim its fair share of unique wildlife and plants, a product of millions of years of isolation. I’ve been to the island continent 18 times, and spent...
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