The Tembusu (Fagraea fragrans) is a large evergreen tree in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. Its trunk is dark brown, with deeply fissured bark, looking somewhat like a bittergourd. It grows in an irregular shape from 10 to 25m high. Its leaves are light green and oval in shape. Its yellowish flowers have a distinct fragrance and the fruits of the tree are bitter tasting red berries, which are eaten by birds and fruit bats. Source: Tembusu, Wikipedia
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Ora

Residential Fellow: Dr Eric Kerr

Residential Team: Freya, Tessa, Andre, Haley

The Komodo Dragon, otherwise known as Ora (in Mangarrai dialect) is the largest lizard on Earth. They are found on the islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar in Eastern Indonesia. They have strong limbs and a muscular tail. Their bodies are covered with rough scales and have a good sense of smell. The house holds the value of “Fortitude”.

For more on Komodo Dragons and their endangerment, click here.

House Companion Animal: Sunda Pangolin

Ora, a house of fun and puns, is more than just a place to live. For many of us, Level 8 to 11 has become a home of four stories, full of joy and laughter.

There is alwavs something interesting going on in this house of ours. On some nights, the staircase is filed with song and music and even the occasional welfare cart that delivers coffee and food to tired Oraians. On other nights, our lounges are always alight with activity because we love each other’s company!

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