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Robin Sinclair @robinssci.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

This cutie is a southern shovel-nosed snake (Brachyurophis semifasciatus), another snake species we caught during a pitfall trapping survey at AWC's Paruna Sanctuary last week. Apparently, they feed primarily on the eggs of other reptiles 🥚. #WildOz

A small snake is held carefully in a gloved hand. The snake is red-orange with a pale underside and black bands on its back, all the way to its face. Its head is an unusual pointed shape.

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Gunduwa Regional Conservation Association @gunduwa.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Funding available The Gunduwa Regional Conservation Association welcomes applications for funding to conduct biodiversity conservation & sustainability projects in the Gunduwa region. For more details, visit the GRCA website, and download the GRCA 2024–30 Prospectus: gunduwa.org.au/gunduwa-pros...

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Gunduwa Regional Conservation Association @gunduwa.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

The Gunduwa region is in the transitional zone between the Southwest Australia Biodiversity Hotspot and the more semi-arid interior of the continent. But it's a hotspot in itself, within the centre of endemism for acacias, and home for a plethora of rare & endangered species. #BadimiaCountry

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Robin Sinclair @robinssci.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

We had our first decent dump of rain in a while at Mt Gibson last night, which means the frogs are back out and about in abundance. At this time of year, the chorus seems to be dominated by the Shoemaker's Frog (Neobatrachus sutor; left) and the Wheatbelt Frog (N. kunapalari; right). #WildOz

A small, round frog sits on wet ground with a puddle behind it. It's underside and limbs are pale, while its back is greenish-yellow with brown splotches. It has large, round eyes with enormous pupils, giving the sense there are very few thoughts inside its head.

A green and yellow splotched frog lies flattened in a patch of brown running water. It has very large, round eyes with enormous pupils.

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Gunduwa Regional Conservation Association @gunduwa.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Fabulous to see more chuditch being translocated into the Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary by one of our long-standing partners: the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. #BadimiaCountry

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Gunduwa Regional Conservation Association @gunduwa.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Hot off the press! Check out the new 2024-30 Prospectus for the Gunduwa Regional Conservation Association. An essential document when applying for our funding. Download the Prospectus from here: gunduwa.org.au/gunduwa-pros...

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Gunduwa Regional Conservation Association @gunduwa.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

We're live. Fabulous to be back among friends at Bluesky. For those not familiar with Gunduwa, we're a community-based biodiversity conservation & sustainability initiative in mid-western Australia (#BadimiaCountry). Please feel free to check us out on our website: gunduwa.org.au

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