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    THE STAR GAZER’S MAP FOR JUNE 2023

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    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?
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    LAUGH LIKE A HYENA

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

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

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    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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    HIPPOS – THE MOTHER OF ALL ANIMALS

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    We are incredibly lucky to have such a brilliant Zoo on our doorstep.
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    ECO-FRIENDLY PETS

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    What choices are there for a greener pet?
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    MELBOURNE, A PEACEFUL NEST FOR THE REFUGEE BIRDS

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    Khalida shares her heart warming and unique perspectives on her new home in the West and its surrounds
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    ROTARIANS IN FOOTSCRAY MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE HORN OF AFRICA

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    The Rotary Club of Footscray’s journey sending life changing medical and school equipment to Ethiopia.

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