It is possible to pay attention to science and then help actual animals on purpose | First Dog on the Moon

First Dog on the Moon

Friday, 07 Aug 2020

# Animals

# Birds

# Conservation

# Endangered habitats

# Endangered species

# Tasmania

# Wildlife

The Tasmanian government is trying to keep the orange bellied parrot alive but is chopping down everywhere the swift parrot lives

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