/ 08 February 2024

Get the dustpan, circling sharks, and an angelic polar bear

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Here’s one of those questions a toddler might stump you with: what is dust? You might be able to guess that it’s made up of dirt tracked in from outside mixed with dead skin and hair – but it might also contain flame retardants, lead, or mould. Note to self – it’s time to vacuum…

There’s been a lot of swearing at wildlife on K’gari (aka Fraser Island) lately after a spate of dingo attacks, but 2 fishers were shocked when they were circled by a whale shark. Yikes… 

And if you’re keen for some non-expletive-laden nature, though, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year winner has been declared. The angelic sleeping polar bear is a cracker, followed by the happiest turtle you’ve ever seen…

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