Local author, wildlife photographer and former mayor Tony Wellington will speak about the astonishing mating habits of Noosa wildlife, from birds and mammals to invertebrates. While we humans attempt to project our preconceived notions of appropriate behaviour onto wildlife, nature often refuses to conform to our expectations.
Which species leave all the parenting to the males? Do same-sex swan couples make better parents? Why do some reptiles, amphibians and birds change their sexual orientation regardless of their genetic programming? How do echidnas manage to mate? Is it OK to eat your sexual partner?
Come along to Friday Environment Forum on 28 November and be astonished as Tony lifts the veil on the secret lives of our non-human neighbours.
Everyone is welcome at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville which starts at 10:30am with morning tea available from 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee.
Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.
For more information: www.noosaparks.org.au
