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Azaria Chamberlain’s sister Zahra Saving Dingoes!
The Ecoterrestrial Team have been central to orchestrating the Exclusive and headline news targeting Dingo Conservation and the tie in with Zahra Chamberlain (from the well known Azaria Chamberlain family). Recognizing the key importance of saving one of Australia's key apex species and providing the needed opportunity to heal a belief system ingrained in so many people's minds regarding such a beautiful animal.
The Ecoterrestrial Team have been central to orchestrating the Exclusive and headline news targeting Dingo Conservation and the tie in with Zahra Chamberlain (from the well known Azaria Chamberlain family). Recognizing the key importance of saving one of Australia's key apex species and providing the needed opportunity to heal a belief system ingrained in so many people's minds regarding such a beautiful animal.
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A SUNSHINE Coast activist has lifted the lid on the backstage demands of big celebrities and rock stars.
And they don't want rose petals, blue M&M'S or cases of high-priced Kabbalah water.
Top of the wishlist of visiting A-listers such as pop singer Rihanna is to cuddle a koala.
Melanie Leontine, an animal activist and personal assistant to Bob Irwin, has facilitated wildlife hook-ups for more than 1000 celebrities including The Queen, Lady Gaga, Pink, Britney Spears, Rihanna, One Direction, Tommy Lee and Taylor Swift.
Through her Sunshine Coast-based charity Eco-terrestrial, the former music industry insider arranges private encounters at Australian zoos and sanctuaries such as Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Ms Leontine said the volunteer gig came with its perks - like socialising with some very cool people and going to concerts.
She has seen American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson mesmerised by an orphan koala and recalls the memorable encounter between a randy crocodile and a member of the Pussycat Dolls.
"Hanging out with celebrities is good fun but the best part is talking conservation with them," she said.
Ms Leontine said contrary to the perception that touring rock stars just wanted to party, many were just as keen to see Australian animals.
"A lot of them really want to hold a koala, and you can only hold koalas in Queensland," Ms Leontine said.
"They see these cute cuddly koalas and they think they should be hanging in trees everywhere.
"Once they hold the koalas and see how cute they are, I give them the heartbreaking truth that koalas are dying in southeast Queensland."
Ms Leontine said the shock - especially when touring wildlife hospitals - had brought some to tears, including members of American band Matchbox 20.
Many have been motivated to donate money and gifts to wildlife organisations, activist groups and foundations, and Ms Leontine said millions of dollars had been raised over the years.
Ms Leontine started Ecoterrestrial VIP Eco and Wildlife tours in 2007, drawing on her wide network of contacts from her previous life in the music industry and as a TV presenter in the US.
It is run entirely on a volunteer basis by herself and five others, some of whom draw on their background in security forces to double as celebrity bodyguards.
The idea was sparked by the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin when she interviewed him for one of her American television shows and moved to Queensland.
Ms Leontine said her sole motivation was animals and spreading the word about the plight of Australia's native wildlife to some of the most influential people in the world.
"I also tell them to look in their own backyard because there are plenty of species that need saving wherever you are," she said.
And they don't want rose petals, blue M&M'S or cases of high-priced Kabbalah water.
Top of the wishlist of visiting A-listers such as pop singer Rihanna is to cuddle a koala.
Melanie Leontine, an animal activist and personal assistant to Bob Irwin, has facilitated wildlife hook-ups for more than 1000 celebrities including The Queen, Lady Gaga, Pink, Britney Spears, Rihanna, One Direction, Tommy Lee and Taylor Swift.
Through her Sunshine Coast-based charity Eco-terrestrial, the former music industry insider arranges private encounters at Australian zoos and sanctuaries such as Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Ms Leontine said the volunteer gig came with its perks - like socialising with some very cool people and going to concerts.
She has seen American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson mesmerised by an orphan koala and recalls the memorable encounter between a randy crocodile and a member of the Pussycat Dolls.
"Hanging out with celebrities is good fun but the best part is talking conservation with them," she said.
Ms Leontine said contrary to the perception that touring rock stars just wanted to party, many were just as keen to see Australian animals.
"A lot of them really want to hold a koala, and you can only hold koalas in Queensland," Ms Leontine said.
"They see these cute cuddly koalas and they think they should be hanging in trees everywhere.
"Once they hold the koalas and see how cute they are, I give them the heartbreaking truth that koalas are dying in southeast Queensland."
Ms Leontine said the shock - especially when touring wildlife hospitals - had brought some to tears, including members of American band Matchbox 20.
Many have been motivated to donate money and gifts to wildlife organisations, activist groups and foundations, and Ms Leontine said millions of dollars had been raised over the years.
Ms Leontine started Ecoterrestrial VIP Eco and Wildlife tours in 2007, drawing on her wide network of contacts from her previous life in the music industry and as a TV presenter in the US.
It is run entirely on a volunteer basis by herself and five others, some of whom draw on their background in security forces to double as celebrity bodyguards.
The idea was sparked by the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin when she interviewed him for one of her American television shows and moved to Queensland.
Ms Leontine said her sole motivation was animals and spreading the word about the plight of Australia's native wildlife to some of the most influential people in the world.
"I also tell them to look in their own backyard because there are plenty of species that need saving wherever you are," she said.