PHILIP ISLAND

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Forest Remnant

Rock cliff overlooking the sea, a bird habitat.

Whale Bird (Sterna fuscata) eggs, an Island delicacy but strict guidelines are set on when these can be harvested so that the species does not become endangered.

 

One of the last of the Philip Island rabbits

The rabbit numbers were so great that no young plants could survive. Since their eradication there has been a renewed greening of the island but weed species may need to be kept under control. Note that the rabbit is not the usual feral rabbit of Australia.

 

PS: I'm just going to have to find that photo of the giant centipede!!

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