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    DESEXING THE WEST!

    By doing a more affordable ‘snip and chip’, we’re making cat desexing accessible to more western suburbs families

    THE STAR GAZER’S MAP FOR JULY 2023

    The Star Gazer’s Map for July 2023

    WRESTLING FOR LOVE

    When male rhinoceros beetles want to impress the females, they use their super strength.

    WESTSIDERS SENDING SUPPORT TO UKRAINE’S FRONTLINE

    Postcards to the Front is a superb initiative by retired Newport resident Peter Ramadge.

    THE STAR GAZER’S MAP FOR JUNE 2023

    Ever stared at the night sky and wondered where all the planets are? Most of us can identify Venus or Mars … but what about Jupiter? … or Neptune?

    LAUGH LIKE A HYENA

    It may be that hyenas are commonly vilified because humans feel more comfortable when animals fit clearly into categories.

    DIFFERENT AND DIVERSE

    This month’s feature animal has been around 550 million years, has thousands of species, comes in a huge variety of shapes and sizes.

    HEAT STRESS IN DOGS

    Dogs are particularly susceptible to heat stroke, a life-threatening condition caused by the elevation of a dog’s body temperature. 

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