That night, I overheard her on the phone: “The doctor thing was genius. Evan begged me to move in! Once the baby comes, I’ll be so established they won’t be able to kick me out.” My stomach dropped. She had faked her condition to manipulate her son and steal our space.
With my aunt’s help, I recorded Lydia bragging about her scheme. The next morning, I played the proof for Evan. His face crumbled as the lies poured from the speaker. Finally, he told his mother to pack her things and leave.Evan spent the next two days moving everything back.
He rebuilt the crib, set up the rocking chair, and admitted, “I’ve spent my whole life putting her first. I’m done. This is my family now.”When Lydia left, the nursery was ours again. Evan hugged me from behind, resting his hands on my belly as we looked at the little room we’d fought for.“Our baby’s… CONTINUE READING »
Ecologists at Mt. Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary in Western Australia have celebrated an extraordinary milestone: the birth of the first baby western quolls, also known as chuditch, at the site. During a routine survey, researchers discovered the tiny marsupials nestled safely in their mothers’ pouches — a clear sign that reintroduction efforts are paying off. For… CONTINUE READING »
Western quolls, about the size of a domestic cat, are agile nocturnal hunters that help regulate populations of smaller animals, playing a crucial role in maintaining ecological health. Once widespread across mainland Australia, their numbers plummeted due to habitat destruction, invasive species, and human activity. Today, they survive in only a fraction of their original… CONTINUE READING »
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) has been leading intensive efforts to return quolls to their former habitats. Through carefully planned relocations, predator control, and ongoing monitoring, AWC has worked to give the species a fighting chance. The birth of these new joeys is a promising sign that the quolls are not only surviving but beginning… CONTINUE READING »
For conservationists, the arrival of these young quolls is a story of hope and resilience. It underscores how dedicated efforts, combined with community support and awareness, can reverse the decline of vulnerable species. Every donation, volunteer hour, and voice raised for conservation makes a difference. The tiny lives discovered at Mt. Gibson are more than… CONTINUE READING »
Spending time in nature often brings not only peace of mind but also delightful surprises. For many, a walk through fields, forests, or winding trails is a way to reconnect with both the world and themselves. For Australian woman Kym Beechey, these outings are also an opportunity to nurture her passion for photography. She loves capturing… CONTINUE READING »
One day, during a quiet stroll, Kym spotted what she believed to be a newborn tawny frogmouth, a nocturnal bird often mistaken for an owl. Excited by the rare chance to photograph such a young bird, she carefully drew out her phone and zoomed in. The “chick” appeared to be perched sweetly, and to her… CONTINUE READING »
But the magic quickly turned to laughter. When Kym reviewed the photo more closely, she realized her mistake: her “baby bird” was not a bird at all, but a quirky-looking banksia pod from a nearby tree. These woody seed pods, which resemble pinecones, are known for their unusual shapes — often appearing like faces or tiny creatures… CONTINUE READING »