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· Dimensions: 58 mm diameter
· Materials: Aluminium casing with a gloss-finish printed design, magnetic back, and integrated bottle opener.
· Use: Suitable for fridges, metal surfaces, or display boards. Magnet offers medium strength for secure hold without scratching.
· Design: High-saturation, durable gloss finish showcasing vibrant rainforest artwork.
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The Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) is a colossal, flightless rainforest bird and one of Australia’s most iconic, prehistoric-looking creatures. Standing up to around 1.7 m tall, it has coarse, hair-like black plumage, a distinctive helmet-like casque atop its head, a bright blue neck and face, and two striking red wattles hanging from its throat.
Largely solitary, it inhabits the dense tropical rainforests of north-eastern Australia, New Guinea, and parts of Indonesia. The cassowary forages on the forest floor, feeding primarily on fruit, seeds, and fungi, but also consuming insects, small vertebrates, and carrion when available. Its powerful legs are armed with a deadly inner claw up to 12 cm long, capable of delivering formidable kicks.
During the breeding season, the male takes charge—building a ground nest, incubating three to four pea-green eggs, and rearing the chicks entirely alone. Despite its daunting appearance, the cassowary remains shy and elusive, playing a vital role as a seed disperser in its ecosystem.
The species is considered Endangered in Australia due to habitat loss and road mortality, though populations remain stable in parts of its range.
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Wipe gently with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth to remove dust or fingerprints.
Avoid harsh cleaners or abrasive surfaces to prevent scratching the gloss finish.
Keep dry — do not submerge in water or place in the dishwasher.
Store away from extreme heat or prolonged sunlight to preserve print vibrancy and magnet strength.
Handle with care to prevent dents or chips in the aluminium casing.
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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.
