Episode 84: Scribbly Gum Moth's Masterpiece

Quick! Grab your helmet! The helmeted honeyeater is coming this way!💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales:Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales⁠⁠⁠⁠📺 YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://aussietinytales.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Image by Dylan Sanusi-Gohhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Captively_bred_Helmeted_Honeyeater_at_the_Healesville_Sanctuary_in_Healesville,_Victoria,_Australia.jpg

Scribbly gum moth has been busy working on some artwork, but the other animals think it's pointless! That is, until they see it with their own eyes.💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales:Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales⁠⁠⁠📺 YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://aussietinytales.com⁠⁠⁠Image by CSIROhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CSIRO_ScienceImage_3647_One_species_of_scribbly_gum_moth.jpg#Licensing

Ladies and gentlemen, take your seats! For a fabulous large (small) performance is about to begin!💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales:Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales⁠⁠📺 YouTube:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website:⁠⁠ ⁠https://aussietinytales.com⁠⁠Image by Jürgen Ottohttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MalePeacockSpider.jpg

Have you ever seen a skink like this? The lined firetailed skink is incredible! Let's learn a little bit about them right now.💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales:Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! ⁠https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales⁠📺 YouTube:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠⁠📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠⁠🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠https://aussietinytales.com⁠Image available in the public domain from iNaturalist: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lined_Firetail_Skink_imported_from_iNaturalist_photo_190558171_on_2_January_2023_(cropped).jpg

Have you ever seen a tadpole? Next time you head down to the creek, keep your eye out! And if you stick around, you might just see if transform into something incredible...This very special poem is written by Maxine Beneba Clarke, and is featured in her latest collection of poems, Stuff I’m (Not) Sorry For, available now in all good book stores!Check out the collection at: https://publishing.hardiegrant.com/en-au/books/stuff-im-not-sorry-for-by-maxine-beneba-clarke/9781761215179Follow Maxine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxinebeneba/?hl=en💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales:Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.comImage by JJ Harrison: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Whistling_Tree_Frog_4431.jpg

The leader of the birdfolk is about to be chosen, but who will be chosen? There are many who may lay a claim to the throne, but only one will walk away with the crowd.Animals featured:King ParrotSacred KingfisherPrincess of Wales Parakeet—💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales:Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.comPhotos credits as follows:King parrot: Caterpillar100https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:King_parrot_male.jpgSacred kingfisher: Vicki Nunnhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sacred_Kingfisher_(Todiramphus_sanctus)_05.jpgPrincess of Wales parakeet: Alana Elliotthttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Polytelis_alexandrae_-6.jpg

That cockatoo up there is pretty cool! Look at his amazing feathers, and listen to that sweet drum sound he's making! I wonder what kind of cockatoo he is? Let's find out!💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales:Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.com

Welcome to another episode of Aussie Tiny Tales! 🌿✨In today’s story, we take to the treetops with one of Australia’s fluffiest, most mysterious night-time animals — the Greater Glider possum! Join us as we discover how this gentle, tree-hopping creature uses its gliding superpowers to explore the eucalyptus forest under the moonlight.💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales:Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.com⁠Image by: Samrhortonhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Greater_Glider_(Petauroides_volans)_in_a_Eucalypt.jpg

🎧 Dive into the deep with the Leafy Seadragon! 🐉🌊G'day little explorers! In this episode of Aussie Tiny Tales, we're heading underwater on a magical diving adventure to find one of Australia’s most mysterious and beautiful sea creatures — the leafy seadragon! 🐠✨Grab your scuba gear, take a deep breath, and let's explore the ocean together. You never know what wiggly wonders we might discover beneath the waves...Perfect for curious kids, bedtime listening, or just a quiet moment with a splash of Aussie nature 🌿💤—💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales:Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz🌐 Website: https://aussietinytales.comImage by: Sylke Rohrlachhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leafy_Sea_Dragon-Phycodurus_eques_(23694746864).jpg

This is about Lucy and her camping trip! She meets a special friend who visits their campire every night. Enjoy!—💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales:Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.comImage: Photo by Andrew Mercerhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brushtail_Possum_-_AndrewMercer_IMG40144.jpg