Black Swans – By By Sita Selvadurai Source:- Dæhæna Newsletter With feathers black, and reddish beak,The black swans float along,I came across hordes of them,At an outback’s billabong. Colonies swam with their heads held highWithout fear of hunters coming nigh.This sight was the only reason forMy happiness as the swans I saw. They swam about the water’s edge,With elegant and stately grace;You could not count how many wereCrowded in such a small space.Native to our land this bird,By many have not been seen or heard.Oh! look for such a sight profound,Will not be found the world around. By Sita Selvadurai Sita Selvadurai (1934-2006) was born in Sri Lanka and migrated to Australia later in her life. She was a short story writer and published two books. Her collection of short stories titled “Obatala’s Blessing and Other Stories” was based on her experiences in Nigeria. She took up poetry writing after ...
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Koalas: Australia’s Adorable Tree-Dwellers – By Bhanuka – eLanka Koalas, often called Australia’s national treasure, are iconic marsupials renowned for their unique appearance and relaxed demeanor. Found primarily in the eucalyptus forests of eastern and southeastern Australia, these cuddly creatures have captured hearts worldwide. Despite their bear-like appearance, koalas are not bears but marsupials, a category of mammals known for their pouch in which they rear their young. Koalas spend the majority of their lives in eucalyptus trees, where they find both food and shelter. Eucalyptus leaves, which form the core of their diet, are low in nutrients and high in toxins, making it challenging for most animals to digest. However, koalas have adapted to this diet with a specialized digestive system that includes an elongated cecum, allowing them to extract the necessary nutrients. Because of the low-energy diet, koalas sleep up to 18-22 hours a day to conserve energy, ...
