Welcome to northern New South Wales, where the 'local wildlife' doesn't just mean the native fauna, but the people as well. When Robert Drewe moved to this small community, he was expecting a few eccentrics and interesting animals -- and he got them. Giant pythons, tantric brothels, green men, mail-order Russian brides, the mysterious Mullumbimby Monster and a disquisition on the drongo are all in a day's work to him now. Tall tales from Australia's master of the short story -- but this time it's non-fiction.