Chapter
Overpasses for Cassowaries
11:34 - 14:30 (02:55)
In order to help cassowaries move around safely in their habitat without getting hit by cars, wildlife campaigners and Department of Transport and Main Roads worked together and built overpasses that resembled grass-covered bridges. These overpasses act as nature highways for cassowaries, helping them cross from one area of forest to another safely.
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The Southern Cassowary bird species not only grows up to 6'6 and 135 pounds, but also has interesting gender roles where the males are the ones who raise the hatchlings.
11:34 - 12:53 (01:19)
Summary
The Southern Cassowary bird species not only grows up to 6'6 and 135 pounds, but also has interesting gender roles where the males are the ones who raise the hatchlings.
ChapterOverpasses for Cassowaries
EpisodeShort Stuff: Cassowary
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The three species of cassowary are all vulnerable or near threatened due to human encroachment.
12:53 - 13:54 (01:00)
Summary
The three species of cassowary are all vulnerable or near threatened due to human encroachment. Efforts are being made to preserve their native habitats and build ways around roadways to reduce the risk of accidents.
ChapterOverpasses for Cassowaries
EpisodeShort Stuff: Cassowary
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss grass-covered overpasses as nature highways and marvel at their appearance as almost like what overpasses will look like in a post-human world.
13:54 - 14:30 (00:35)
Summary
The hosts discuss grass-covered overpasses as nature highways and marvel at their appearance as almost like what overpasses will look like in a post-human world.