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Emu-sing times: Despite the win, Nimbus eventually went to live with another emu. Glossary
Livestock - Domestic animals that are found on farms, such as sheep or cows.
Judge - The person in a court of law who decides how the law should be applied.
Companion - Somebody that keeps you company.
Expert - Someone who knows a lot about a particular subject.
Florence Nightingale - An English nurse who cared for patients during the Crimean war, and is known for her pioneering work in statistics and social reforms.
Purpose - A reason for doing something.
University - When people leave school, they can go to university to study more and get a degree.
Lord Byron - An English poet (1788 - 1824) known for both beautiful short lyrics and entertaining epic poems.