AE 1029 - THE GOSS:

Rewilding Bandicoots, The Hollowhog Invention, & Why Eucalypt Forests Have Evolved To Burn

Learn Australian English by listening to this episode of The Goss!

These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs. 

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Today, we’re talking about fascinating animals and trees in Australia!

One story is about bandicoots — these are marsupials; like kangaroos and wallabies; they just don’t walk with their rear legs. Each time they dig, these little rat-looking animals contribute to the health of the ecosystem because this way, the soil catches more water and nutrients.

Another story is about the adorable squirrels! A recent study by the University of California claims that squirrels have personality types, like humans.

We also have another story about the Hollowhog. Designed by Matt Stephens from NSW, it’s a wood carving tool designed to make holes in trees so that animals can live inside it.

And lastly, we talk about eucalyptus trees. A very unusual feature of eucalyptus trees is that they need fire to release their seeds, so you can actually help them by setting them on fire!

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