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THAT’S A FACT, JACK!

WITH such a diverse range of habitats across the trail, the Bibbulmun offers rich opportunities to discover a new world of flora and fauna. Here are some of my favourite flora and fauna facts.

Pig Face

Like aloe vera, the leaves can be used for minor burns and stings. However, the leaves of pig face can also be eaten – they are perfect sliced thinly and blanched before cooling and adding to the salad beside some locally caught dhufish from Peaceful Bay. Some say they can be eaten raw, but they leave a floury taste in the mouth that I am not partial to. The pièce de

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