Emu

Dromaius novaehollandiae Photo by Ian Barker (Internet Bird Collection) Common name:emu (en); emu (pt); émeu d’Australie (fr); emú común (es); große emu (de)Taxonomy:Order StruthioniformesFamily DromaiidaeRange:This species is endemic to Australia, being found throughout the Australian mainland. They were also found in Tasmania in the pat, but were quickly exterminated there after the Europeans arrived to…

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A new machine

A NEW MACHINE  The doctor asked the expectant father to try out a machine he had invented that transferred labour pains from the mother to the father. Billy agreed and the machine was set up. But although it was set to its highest setting, Billy felt not a twinge. Later that day he went home…

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Where's the shoe

WHERE’S THE SHOE? One night a fellow drove his secretary home after she had imbibed a little too much at an office reception. Although this was an innocent gesture, he decided not to mention it to his wife, who tended to get jealous easily.  The next night the man and his wife were driving to…

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