Aussie Tiny Tales

Episode 82: The Lizard With Many Names (the lined firetailed skink)

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 [https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales] 📺 YouTube:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales] 📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz] 🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠https://aussietinytales.com⁠ [https://aussietinytales.com] Image 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 [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lined_Firetail_Skink_imported_from_iNaturalist_photo_190558171_on_2_January_2023_(cropped).jpg]

Episode 81: I Had a Little Tadpole (by Maxine Beneba Clarke)

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/9781761215179 [https://publishing.hardiegrant.com/en-au/books/stuff-im-not-sorry-for-by-maxine-beneba-clarke/9781761215179] Follow Maxine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxinebeneba/?hl=en [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 [https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales] 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales] 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz] 🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.com [https://aussietinytales.com] Image by JJ Harrison: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Whistling_Tree_Frog_4431.jpg [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Whistling_Tree_Frog_4431.jpg]

Episode 80: trouble at the royal bird palace

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 Parrot Sacred Kingfisher Princess of Wales Parakeet — 💛 Follow & explore more Aussie Tiny Tales: Support the podcast by making a donation on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales [https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales] 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales] 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz] 🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.com [https://aussietinytales.com]Photos credits as follows: King parrot: Caterpillar100 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:King_parrot_male.jpg [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:King_parrot_male.jpg] Sacred kingfisher: Vicki Nunn https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sacred_Kingfisher_(Todiramphus_sanctus)_05.jpg [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sacred_Kingfisher_(Todiramphus_sanctus)_05.jpg] Princess of Wales parakeet: Alana Elliott https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Polytelis_alexandrae_-6.jpg [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Polytelis_alexandrae_-6.jpg]

Episode 79: the coolest cockatoo

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 [https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales] 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales] 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz] 🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.com [https://aussietinytales.com] https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Palm_Cockatoo_0A2A7769.jpg

Episode 78: the Greater Glider

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 [https://ko-fi.com/aussietinytales] 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@AussieTinyTales] 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/aussietinytales/?igsh=djVjNjl0MDBuYmpz] 🌐 Website: ⁠https://aussietinytales.com⁠ [https://aussietinytales.com] Image by: Samrhorton https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Greater_Glider_(Petauroides_volans)_in_a_Eucalypt.jpg