Australia

Emu - Cleland Wildlife Park near Adelaide, Australia The emu can grow to over 6 feet tall and is one of the largest birds in the world - second only to the ostrich. It is flightless and has strong legs for speed and protection. A typical nest would contain 11 green eggs that are about 5 1/2 inches long by 3 1/2 inches tall. AIMG_6219

Apostlebird, Cleland Wildlife Park near Adelaide, Australia. They got their name from their habit of traveling in groups of 12, like the twelve apostles. In actuality, they travel in groups of 6 to 20 or more. They build their nests in trees and form them out of mud and grass. AIMG_6218

Australian Pelican - Cleland Wildlife Park near Adelaide, Australia The Australian Pelican has a wingspan between 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 feet and weighs between 9 and 29 pounds. It is white with black feathers on its back and wings and it has one of the largest if not the largest beaks of any bird. AIMG_6236

Emu - Cleland Wildlife Park near Adelaide, Australia The emu can grow to over 6 feet tall and is one of the largest birds in the world - second only to the ostrich. It is flightless and has strong legs for speed and protection. A typical nest would contain 11 green eggs that are about 5 1/2 inches long by 3 1/2 inches tall. AIMG_6220

Dingo - Cleland Wildlife Park near Adelaide, Australia AIMG_6243

Dingo - Cleland Wildlife Park near Adelaide, Australia. AIMG_6242

Along the road from Adelaide to Port Jervis, Australia. AIMG_6283

Along the road from Adelaide to Port Jervis, Australia. AIMG_6281

Cape Jervis, Australia is where people catch the ferry for Kangaroo Island. AIMG_6292