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Teresa Steinmeyer McKillop replied 4 years, 6 months ago

Hi Claire! I see you lovely koala photo. Are you in Aus or are they a favorite animal of yours?
- Claire replied 4 years, 5 months ago
  
  Hi! My favorite animal is a koala, although I really want to go to Australia and learn about Australia ‘ s environment.

Teresa Steinmeyer McKillop replied 4 years, 8 months ago

Hi Emery! Thanks for joining! What’s something you want to do to make a difference?
- Emery Owen replied 4 years, 8 months ago
  
  I want to help mistreated pets and animals!
  - Teresa Steinmeyer McKillop replied 4 years, 8 months ago
    
    That’s a great and worthy interest! Do you have pets of your own?
    - Emery Owen replied 4 years, 8 months ago
      
      Yes, I have a dog and 3 herrmit crabs.
      - Teresa Steinmeyer McKillop replied 4 years, 7 months ago
        
        I love hermit crabs! Here’s a cool piece of information. Did you know hermit crabs may only appear to be dead, but actually just may be molting? I once almost buried my hermit crab because I thought he had died. Turns out he just shed his exoskeleton and was resting way back in his shell! I felt so bad! Now whenever I talk to someone about hermit…[Read more]

Teresa Steinmeyer McKillop replied 4 years, 8 months ago

Great to have you join us Grace! Would you like to share a subject you’re interested in? I love wildlife and am interested in conservation and wildlife rehabilitation.
- Grace replied 4 years, 8 months ago
  
  Hello! I’m interested in animals and wildlife and I really like to help animals and the environment. ?

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