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fandomhigh2017-12-06 01:25 pm
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Introduction to Earth Zoology, Wednesday, period 1
"The koala bear," Jenkins said, once the students had all gathered. Rather than a dramatic reveal this time, the classroom was simply lined with eucalyptus branches, along which small, fluffy creatures clung, happily stuffing themselves with the fragrant leaves.
Everyone was leaving this class with cleared sinuses. Even if they didn't have sinuses to begin with.
"Native to the continent of Australia, a place well known for its unique wildlife, these creatures are not even remotely bears, but careful application of taxonomy never stopped the Europeans from giving creatures quaintly inaccurate names. Famously docile, the koala is — oh — oh dear." Jenkins frowned up at one of the animals in the branches. "My apologies, class. There has been a bit of a mix-up this week, I'm afraid. It seems we've been sent at least one drop bear by mistake." He sighed, stepping back from the central table and pulling an umbrella from his jacket. A few bits of marzipan fell off as he opened it and lifted it above his head, just in time to stop a dive-boming bear from landing on his head. "Well. Those of you who enjoyed the turkeys a few weeks ago are sure to have fun today as well, at least."
Everyone was leaving this class with cleared sinuses. Even if they didn't have sinuses to begin with.
"Native to the continent of Australia, a place well known for its unique wildlife, these creatures are not even remotely bears, but careful application of taxonomy never stopped the Europeans from giving creatures quaintly inaccurate names. Famously docile, the koala is — oh — oh dear." Jenkins frowned up at one of the animals in the branches. "My apologies, class. There has been a bit of a mix-up this week, I'm afraid. It seems we've been sent at least one drop bear by mistake." He sighed, stepping back from the central table and pulling an umbrella from his jacket. A few bits of marzipan fell off as he opened it and lifted it above his head, just in time to stop a dive-boming bear from landing on his head. "Well. Those of you who enjoyed the turkeys a few weeks ago are sure to have fun today as well, at least."