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Dimensions: 10cm x 7cm (4mm 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, single-sided design.
Magnet details: 4cm x 4cm round disk magnet on back
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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 Far North Queensland, Australia. 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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- Keep in a cool, dry location.
- Handle with care.
- Do not get wet.
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.
