2. Guest: Jeremy Zakis. Jeremy Zakisdiscusses how extreme rainfall, specifically seven inches in the Northern Territory, is driving wildlife toward human habitats,. He recounts a rescue mission in Queensland delayed by a large snake, which was eventually identified by a conservationist as a non-venomous brown tree snake rather than a deadly species. Zakis also shares a heartwarming story about a possum at Hobart Airport that sought shelter in a gift shop, cuddling with plush toys before being safely relocated. These events lead Zakis to reflect on Australia’s strong culture of animal conservation and evolving human-animal ethics,. (2)