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Dimensions: 4cm x 4.5cm (3mm thickness)
Findings: Hypoallergenic stainless steel fishhook findings, comfortable for sensitive ears.
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.
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The Spectacled Flying-fox (Pteropus conspicillatus) is a large, fruit-eating bat, notable for the pale straw-coloured fur encircling its eyes, which gives it a spectacled appearance. Adults measure about 22–25 cm in body length and weigh between 400 g and 1 kg. Their chest and shoulders may also bear pale yellow fur.
This species is found only in north-eastern Queensland—from around Tully north through Cape York and the Wet Tropics, including the Atherton Tablelands—and is also present in New Guinea and nearby islands. Spectacled Flying-foxes roost in tall rainforest trees, mangroves, and paperbark forests, emerging at dusk to forage widely. They feed on rainforest fruits, flowers, and nectar, particularly from eucalypts and figs, and play a vital role as pollinators and seed dispersers in these forest ecosystems.
Reproduction involves a single pup born annually between October and December, with young nursed and cared for over several months. Once considered Vulnerable, the species is now listed as Endangered following extreme heatwave-induced mass die-offs. Conservation efforts include monitoring roosts, improving habitat resilience, and mitigating threats such as tick infestations, habitat loss, and human disturbance.
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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 worn.
- Handle with care.
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. Be mindful of this before committing to buy as we do not accept returns for earrings as outlined in our returns policy.
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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.
