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Kangaroo Island from page 18

the unspoiled scrub. Families operated from a work base
in the center of the island, which became the village of
Pandama in order to tackle the monumental task, living
in primitive barrack-like conditions. By 1964, these
hearty individuals had achieved their goal of converting
the raw land into workable farms and pastures for their
sheep. Today, large herds of kangaroos run freely over
these pasture lands at will. Often herds of 500 kangaroos
are seen in one paddock at the same time, grazing on the
beautiful green grass. In 2001, the kangaroo population
was estimated at 27,000 … that’s about seven kangaroos
per square mile.
There is a plethora of other animals on the island as
well. Seal Beach, as well as the coastline around the
island, is literally covered by sea lions returning from their
swim to feed in the ocean. The koala was thought to be
extinct at one time on the island because of fires and loss
of habitat. Nine pair and a few young were introduced back
on the island from French Island in Victoria in the 1930s.
As a result of the controlled environment and lack of
predators, their number is estimated at over 2,000. These
“cuddly” animals can easily be spotted in the manna,
swamp or blue gum tree on the island.
They used to be called “fairy” penguins; however,
the name has been upgraded to “little penguins.” At
dusk, these small creatures come ashore, literally by the
Decide To Decide thousands, along the rocky beach to spend their evening
on dry land. A popular activity on the island is to watch
the penguin parade march ashore.
When it’s your loved one, decisions about senior living The echidna and platypus (both found at Kangaroo
are challenging. The search is hard, but the answer is Island) are the only two monotremes found on our planet.
freeing. Ready to listen and eager to help, Addington Place The echidna, which looks like an ant-eating porcupine,
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your assisted living or memory care search. We’ll meet your of marsupials; however, when the egg is hatched she
urgency with calm clarity. Having helped many families on nurses the young.
similar journeys, we are here to help you too. We can tell One of the highlights on the island is found in the
you which questions you especially need to find answers Flinders Chase National Park. They are the Remarkable
for, how to prioritize what matters, and what to look for Rocks. These isolated granite boulders stand between 4
that gives you the best insights into community life. and 5 meters high and have been formed in unusual and
At Addington Place of Jupiter, we provide truly person- fantastic shapes. The boulders look as if they had been
directed care, working hard to know each resident as an placed on top of a large dome of granite by some super
individual and providing them with care that’s as unique power. To some, the rocks appear castle-like and to others
as they are. Whether in Independent Living, Assisted like decaying teeth … and from a distance they resemble
Living or Memory Care, our seasoned and dedicated staff, satisfied and decide to move out within your first 60 days, animals walking over the hill. What I found interesting
first-rate amenities, simply spectacular environment and we’ll give you a complete refund. about the formations is that many of the boulders were
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