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Charm Dimensions: 4cm x 4cm (3mm thickness)
Eco-friendly Materials: FSC-certified, responsibly sourced Cherry/Maple/Birch/or Walnut veneered MDF (exact wood species subject to availability).
Design: UV resistant, high saturation, matte finish, double-sided design.
Hardware: Stainless-steel lobster clasp with O ring attachment.
Additional Charms: Jungle Collection logo tag.
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The Bush Stone-curlew (Burhinus grallarius) is a hauntingly beautiful, ground-dwelling bird, standing about 55 cm tall with long, delicate legs and a wingspan of nearly one metre. Its mottled grey-brown plumage, streaked with black, provides exceptional camouflage in open woodlands, grasslands, and sparse bush, where it often remains motionless—sometimes lying flat—to avoid detection.
Mostly active at night, the Bush Stone-curlew emits an eerie wail, often likened to a human scream, that echoes through the outback. It hunts quietly, probing soil and leaf litter by moonlight for insects, spiders, frogs, small reptiles, and occasionally seeds.
Breeding pairs lay two eggs directly on bare ground, usually in shaded spots. Incubation is shared by both parents. The species is monogamous and often remains within the same territory for life. While still common in northern Australia, populations have declined significantly in the south due to habitat loss and predation by foxes and cats.
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- Remove item when showering, swimming or when in contact with water.
- Remove for sleep or exercise.
- Avoid contact with lotions, perfume or excessive sunlight.
- Keep in a cool, dry location when not being warn.
- Handle with care.
- Remove from clothing before washing.
Due to the nature of this material, each piece is subject to the natural variations in wood grain, texture and colour expected when using natural materials
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- Cairns Local: Designed and assembled in Cairns by artist Jenna Minchin: Owner of The Jungle Collection, Cairns local of 13 years, established artist and regionally recognised entrepreneur.
- Support Small: We operate from our retail store in the heart of Cairns city, in Oceana Walk Arcade (since Sept 2024). To keep our focus small & sustainable, we only hold small quantities of stock, choosing to create small batches of products to respond to demand.
- Sustainably Focused: To honour the Rainforest and the wildlife within it, we strive to use ethical, sustainable and responsibly sourced materials for our products (when possible, to do so). This includes responsibly sourced wood, recycled acrylic, reclaimed steel and recycled papers. More information on this can be found in our policy page.
