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Posted: 30 Oct 2013

Taken: 12 Dec 2005

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The Royal Colony (or is that Chateau?)

The Royal Colony (or is that Chateau?)
The breeding colony of the Royal Penguins, a hundred or so metres inland from Sandy Bay. Parks Tasmania have constructed a walkway for tourists (this is the only place on the island, apart from the station area, where tourists are permitted). Note especially the tremendous devastation of dead and dying vegetation as a result of the massive rabbit infestation at that time (Dec 2005).

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 Janet Brien
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So much to stop and say "WOWWWWWW" about with this picture. First, how amazingly COOL that a walkway would be made for tourists to visit the penguins (and keep the people contained). Second, how amazingly COOL to SEE these fabulous little birds in their native habitat. Third, how SHOCKING to see the vegetation in such an obviously ruined state, and fourth, to think...the innocent bun bun did all of that. I know of the devastation rabbits have brought to AU and NZ, but to see it. How awful. I really can't think about all of this sort of thing too much because it makes me totally insane. My mind reels at the horror humankind has brought upon this world. *sigh*...but you know, I can't do anything about it, and knowing and dwelling too much only hurts me, so I am aware but try not to think about these things too much. Horrible.

Switching back to Janet's Happy Channel, thanks for this neat picture of people visiting the penguins, I would LOVE to be one of those people!! When I was at the San Francisco Zoo, I spent quite a bit of time at their fantastic penguin exhibit. The birds are in bliss with a perfect environment for them, room to sun and cavities to live in, and an ENORMOUS moat to swim in. It's outstanding because they get everything they need, plus space from people, yet we can get quite close to them if they choose to be near. I loved the experience so much and if I could, I would visit often just to sit and watch them! Here is a link to my Zoo album, there are two penguin pictures, one on each of the album pages. www.ipernity.com/doc/290645/album/414789
11 years ago.
 tiabunna
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Thank you, Janet. yes, it's good that serious measures are now being taken to look after the place. Tourist visits began in 1968 and, although that was a 'one off', there now are several yearly in the summer months. What was done in the past was awful, but at least it now is history and the island's wildlife has shown a remarkable ability to recover. And the island now has the additional protection of World Heritage listing. Thank you for the link to your penguin photos.
11 years ago.

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