That is exactly one of the reasons I like darwin. the presence of the nature is amazing here. Especially at this time of the year. from the flocks of bird that come to rest on the treetop of the mangrove next to my house to the hundreds of fish you can spot in any pond, river or sea. We were having a barbecue at home with friends and this amazing Green Tree Frog climbed on the wall to socialise with us. I have just done some research and I understand it only exists in this part of Australia and in New Guinea. I also read it was actually very docile and was even traded as pets. Its lifespan can reach 16 years. According to wikipedia it also secretes some peptides with antibacterial and antiviral properties, some of them have even been found to destroy HIV. I hope it will come back to visit me (It is actually still on my wall as I write this).
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