Sometimes moving forward will require you to make a huge leap into a new life in order to find trust and commitment for a better version of you.
The Greater Glider is about moving towards your future which consists of a circle of networks which could possibly help you feel more celebrated and supported in your career or family life which you haven’t yet explored or experienced before. This experience will stabilize your dreams and position in your career, family, work or relationship life. Delve into this future vision more by aligning your thoughts with the feelings of this perspective so that the transition can become clearer, motivating your every move that it begins to bring you closer to this new version of you that over-riding any blockages, doubts or fears to enable the connection of the fulfillment of your dreams to grow stronger within you.
Try to visit nature which will mimic the Greater Gliders environment in order to have this movement of change in your sights. Greater Gliders are giving us the ideal environment to enable us the space to transcend to these new elevated heights so that the new version of you can will begin to form which could involve healing with Tea-Tree or Eucalyptus and using the forest as an aid to further heal and clarify any doubt. When we can do this we become one with Greater Glider Medicine. (So give it a try for yourself to experience Greater Gliders message) To connect more with Greater Glider on your journey visit areas that are above 800m in sea level (Montane forests on land) or Eucalyptus forests within nature which contain a variety of Eucalyptus or Tea-Tree. This is where you will find this little “Greater Glider” which once was abundant throughout Australia, having a lifespan of up to 15 years.
Their native food source is Eucalyptus leaves and flower pods. They prefer to live in specific types of Eucalyptus trees which are in areas of 845m above sea level where the trees canopies reduce the amount of light that touches the ground which only exist in old growth tree stands from mature trees. Greater Gliders exist in Australia in the states of NSW, QLD and VIC they have been listed as endangered from the Conservation Act since 2022. It is believed that the Greater Gliders relate to the lemur-like ringtail possum also known as the brushy-tailed ringtail where their ancestors subdivide from 18 million years ago.
Lately Mirree has been in the studio painting Greater Gliders as a special request from a long standing customer of ours.
Greater Gliders are nocturnal creatures which mainly feed on Eucalyptus leaves and buds.
The Greater Gliders in particular the Southern Greater Gliders (which is closest to the area that Mirree’s mob is from called the Kooma tribe) have two main shades of colouring on their coat for example a darker brown to black colouring and the grey to white colouring.
Here is this 1st first painting of the Greater Glider that Mirree did in March 2024 which has the darker shades of colouring on its coat, it is painted with a Grey Ironbark (Eucalyptus paniculata) blossoming tree which can last up to 200 years old.
Here is a list of the trees that are associated with the Greater Gliders in Southern QLD.
Broad-leaved ironbark
Flooded gum
Forest red gum
Grey ironbark
Gum-topped box
Narrow-leaved red ironbark
Narrow-leaved scribbly gum
Pink bloodwood
Red mahogany
River red gum
Rough-barked apple
Spotted gum
White mahogany
Yellow box
Not only is the Grey Ironbark so significant as a major source of protection and habitat for the Greater Gliders survival throughout QLD, NSW and VIC but it is also culturally important for the continuing of Aboriginal Culture in Australia.
For example the bark of the Ironbark Tree can be used to make coolamons which is a traditional tool that is shaped in a bowl like vessel in order to collect berries, leaves and other bush medicines and food. This vessel was also used to cradle the babies and often used in women’s ceremonies. The bark has also been known to be used for the creation of canoes and shelter. A particular area that these trees can be found is at Barungwarra reserve, Bald Hills in QLD and in the NSW east coast and the ranges extending from near the Victorian border to the mid north coast of NSW. Turpentine Ironbark Forest which is located in the Hornsby Shire of NSW has the last remaining 27% of Ironbark Forest that exists in the entire world and makes up a total of 323 hectares. We must do all we can to protect them, it is the key to its survival in Australia.
In Australia, there are three primary groups of top mammals, with one particularly notable group being marsupials. These unique animals possess a captivating trait of carrying their young in a pouch. Among the iconic marsupials found in Australia are koalas, possums, wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, and greater gliders. The Greater Glider, for instance, has been classified as endangered since 2022 and is exclusive to Eastern Australia, specifically in regions like NSW, Victoria, and Queensland. This species, like many others, heavily relies on mature forests and forest connectivity for nesting and food sources.
Unfortunately, over the past two centuries, marsupials in Australia have experienced a significant decline, surpassing mammal losses worldwide. Shockingly, Australia has witnessed the extinction of at least 17 species, including the well-known Tasmanian Tiger. This alarming rate of extinction has positioned Australia as the leading country for animal extinctions globally. The potential loss of iconic animals such as Koalas, Platypus, Wombats, Greater Gliders, Wallabies, and Possums could drastically impact Australia's unique wildlife landscape.
It is crucial to take immediate action to preserve the natural habitats of these marsupials to prevent further declines. Through art, the struggles of these animals can be brought to light, inspiring others to join in conservation efforts. The connection between art and wildlife preservation can serve as a powerful tool in raising awareness and encouraging action. By sharing the beauty of these creatures through social media platforms with hashtags like #art and #greaterglider, individuals can engage in conversations with fellow wildlife enthusiasts and art lovers.
You can always turn a negative into a positive at any moment the universe is conspiring to bring you closer to happiness. Like bringing awareness to these Greater Gliders that are currently getting their homes destroyed (can you believe how sad their story is 🥲) and not many are knowing about these creatures and the devastating effects that are currently taking place in Australia to the destruction of their habitat? There’s still time to help them! The cutest animals in Australia that no one knows much about, they need our help!
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