Are these Australia's most identical twins? Meet the Twinnies | Australian Story

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[@brandonlrushman2870]

These Twins are out here minding their business, helping injured birds, helping Mother Nature In general and people want to come here and be so horrible and negative! I have huge respect to these two and everything they are doing! 💚 🦢 🌴 🌍

[@TheHomerowKeys]

Nah. Attaching yourself to your sibling that much is weird.

[@carolyndaly9368]

I am an identical twin but very glad I have my own identity. Even FB can't tell us apart.

[@kayleighgroenendal8473]

​@@TheHomerowKeys The scientist in me agrees with you, there does seem to be a little OCD going on the way they purposely say the same words together. There's that set of British twins that are on TV cuz they have an extreme case of obsessive twinning to the point they date ONE man 😅 that's what everyone knows them for, they can't have separate boyfriends. They have to date the same one as each other

[@linedanzer4302]

School of thought: *They can ONLY give what they have inside. And if all they have inside is ugly, putrid, hateful, and nasty than that's all they are going to give us.* You almost have to feel sorry for people who are so unhappy with themselves that they will never be happy for anyone else.

[@PrincessPowerranger]

Anyone who gives a voice to voiceless animals has my support ❤❤❤❤❤way to go ladies

[@elanierothenberger2467]

Those girls don’t need anyone! They’re happy with each other’s and with animals. Well done girls for caring about our wildlife 👏🙏❤️

[@pollyannaprinciple5860]

Nature is fortunate to have two people willing to help injured birds. This is selfless work.

[@lindaj171]

The Twinnies are a gift from Heaven to the planet. 💕

[@huck3204]

I was a bit quick to judge them right at the beginning because they spoke in tandem. My bad. they're amazing! they're whole family is......especially they're mum and dad. what a great story.

[@unstoppableExodia]

There’s something kinda inspiring about them. They followed their passion for wildlife rescue and their mysterious gift of being able to read animals and to understand their needs.

[@kurtbailey9784]

They live 4km away from an actual wildlife rescue..... seems like they are going out of their way and why are they not working with Australia zoo wildlife rescue? It has legit been down the road since these two freckles were born hahahahaha

[@karenhall6216]

Earthbound angels. They are examples of Australians of the year, not an actor, politician or sports person. Everyone on the coast loves the Twinnies! 💜🦆🦢

[@conniemiller4041]

Beautiful ladies with hearts of gold ! So enjoyed this story and wishing them many more years of doing what they love to do .

[@ElleAshterra]

What wonderful inspirational women! Thank you for presenting their story and their charity organisation.

[@hurst-cs2jh]

Hello Linylle 😊🥰😊

[@misteradhd608]

im so astonished, this world never fails to amaze me, I have never seen twins like this in all of my life, and I'm almost 39, they are amazing, and they love animals, I love animals more than I love people, people have always been shitty to me, was bullied quite bad growing up through school and even when i finished, i still get it a bit now but a lot of the bullies hate what they did to me because I was only diagnosed with Aspergers when I was 31 so I forgive some, but some have never changed, and animals cant bully you and they cant deceive you and they will never lie to you, animals are so cool, nature is amazing and these twins are awesome :)

[@B6east]

I agree, Sir…animals don’t disappoint me, it’s humans that do !

[@mauraallen9571]

I love you !!!

[@016162877]

What a fantastic and remarkable Australian Story... Thank you

[@deniselancaster6888]

Absolutely wonderful to watch the twinnies love these birds back to health with support from mum and dad and other professionals. These two ladies are modern day St Francis of Assisi's.

[@be.A.b]

They’re so good with animals because they’re so emphatically in-tune with each other. Since they’re not literally connected through a tube, they rapidly read each others micro-expressions, and then predict each other’s “next move” using known body language habits. They pretty much wired themselves to be masters of non-verbal communication. Each of us has a personal algorithm of habits and thought patterns that that makes us predictable. Some are just really good at hacking it in real time.

[@janetr7022]

This heartwarming story made my day ~ how wonderful their parents are, for supporting their twin daughters passion & desire to help injured Seabirds.

[@laustinspeiss]

A fascinating childlike naivety. The ways they’ve matured is fascinating. I shudder at the thought one may predecease the other as they grow older. It’s lovely that the parents and girls have stuck together.

[@oncoucharrest5910]

I have a friend who is a twin. His twin passed away last year and he was at his side when he died, he said it felt like watching his own death. Very sad, he’s never been the same since.

[@annab6726]

My identical twin passed away in my arms from cancer ten years ago. I talk to her every day and even though I'm not a religious person, I hope that somehow, someway, we will be together again.

[@OsloNoWay]

Matured? They haven't matured. Nothing lovely or fascinating about this story. Twins are TWO people, and they should be treated as two individual people from the birth! It's too late for these two, they are like Siamese twins and it's their parent's fault.

[@SoullessGingerSnap]

Omg i didnt see rhe steve irwin twist coming. It totally made me tear. He was such a wonderful guy

[@keyawnspoor9903]

Truth 💯 ❤

[@jerimow8400]

Magical story! Thank you for sharing!

[@AlishaArlene]

I so wish I had an identical twin, or even just a twin! I think its so beautiful that you're with someone who has been by your side from the moment of conception, someone who truly GETS and understands everything about you. I mean, its like life gave you a lifelong best friend whom you'd share nearly every single memory and experience with.

[@jannford6916]

Too pure for this cruel world. Love you, Twinnies ❤❤ Thank you for the inspiration to try.

[@lyssaj28]

Bullies are JEALOUS, u were and r gorgeous and to b a twin is a miracle. My wish.☺️

[@bellahnese]

How beautiful. This documentary absolutely made my day ❤

[@hilaryjohnson6308]

I love them and what they do for these birds. I hope their health let's them continue ❤

[@rhondaholland719]

I have such admiration for these girls 💕. You go Twinnies!!!

[@eirmoc]

Lovely to see Bob Irwin 😭

[@cruisepaige]

Yes!!! ❤❤❤

[@diamondlee9034]

just LOVE the Twinnies, theyre the sweetest💕 thank you ladies for all your kindness taking such great care of the furry feathered ones in need. such a lovely family too😊

[@helenamarrion-cole9561]

Beautiful, inspiring women. This story moved me very much. They are a gift to our planet ❤

[@BenjaminHall-yt6kk]

Fascinating story! Thank you so much.

[@kathleenmiller516]

This was so enjoyable! These ladies are lovely people.

[@dawidjagusiak]

They are absolutely amazing, wish I had a small fraction of generosity and kind heart they got ❤ God bless you on your journey Twinnies!

[@carolbruster3777]

What Gorgeous Souls...I call Angels 😇😇 on Earth!! THANKYOU LADIES FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THESE BEAUTIFUL BIRDS 🥰😍👏👏👍👍💞🦤🦤

[@Gladdy147]

What an amazing story... Loved every moment . Thanks for sharing your love for wildlife,, LEGENDS,, 😊

[@leeny1871]

The world needs more people like this!! ❤❤ Such beautiful souls 💖

[@kbee1735]

What an inspiring story of the Twinnies ❤️❤️ I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers 🙏

[@rudrashiva]

It's my opinion we all should help animals, insects. Giving is one of most satisfying thing.

[@dayleblair3494]

That was the best story I have heard in a long time! Good for you Twinnies!! Please send us more Twinnes stories

[@sallysampson628]

Fantastic work Twinnies!! You’re a great team, helping so many birds like you do. There are a lot of very rich people in the world and I would like to think someone would dig deep and make a huge contribution to enable your work to continue for always!! 😃🥰🥰🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

[@pureone26]

Very inspiring, thanks.

[@tommygunn8355]

There's something so beautiful and sacred about innocent souls that haven't been corrupted!

[@nessyb5371]

What a wonderful story. Very heartwarming. So wonderful to see that much dedication to wildlife. Good on you girls - wish you the best of luck for the future!

[@90skid97]

So good to see Bob in good spirits. I æove to see that he continues the wildlife work

[@leanneadams2549]

The Pelican Whispers !!! 💕

[@redbluemonday]

I like that this documentary focuses mostly on their passion for the birds and not just their twinness

[@michelleselway8866]

Incredible, inspiring, amazing women. Thankyou for being there for all the animals x

[@_JanetLouise]

What a BEAUTIFUL story!! love, love, love. mahalo nui. carry on.

[@darrenyoung3102]

Amazing story, you get my full vote and support Twinnies, you are amazing women, thank you for the love and care you give to each other and the beautiful birds.

[@michellejaggard9657]

Oh John I'm sorry. I'm from the US and my husband is 77. He is a Vietnam Veterian also. He is now 100% disabled. He had a heart attack in his late 30s or early 40s. Bladder Cancer, Emphemzea, COPD, prostate CA, Neurological issues and tremors all due to Angent Orange. He went when he was 19, in 1966.

[@matwhite6481]

I wish every town had beautiful twinnies like these beautiful ladies.

[@nataliesadler5902]

What absolute sweethearts .

[@leanneadams2549]

I loved this story so much I could watch this over and over!! Does any one know where

[@margaretmunce1501]

I saved it here on KZbin, to be able to watch it as often as I want.

[@luckysunbird8862]

Wonderful story, thank you

[@suzyschwarz7023]

Just lovely . Hello from south Florida. We have marvelous brown pelicans here. So precious.

[@3CShannon]

Amazing family! Thanks for helping our wildlife

[@LyndaHill]

What a lovely story. Thanks.

[@hurst-cs2jh]

Hello Lynda 🥰😊

[@mickgatz214]

What an awesome story. :)

[@dianatracey6098]

amazing ladies ..family must be so proud x

[@sheriedwards362]

I don't usually watch ABC but this little documentary was pretty interesting. Touched my❤

[@jo-el2876]

Very extra ordinary. And very emotional to watch.

[@evewright1102]

Twinnies thankyou for your commitment to these precious animals, i know they are very greatful for the help you give them . Its sad that we have such cruelty in this world.

[@joanweightman2275]

Amazing people, amazing story, amazing success. God bless and protect you and especially your health and finances. Thank you!

[@tracimontgomery6515]

So awesome. Thank you

[@kimhendersonfowler2918]

This Was AWESOME. God Bless the Twinnes. ✌😇🙏😇✌

[@blackwidowspider9852]

These girls are a blessing to nature

[@emmanuelstclair2560]

What a precious gift to have

[@heatheryoung8657]

What an amazing story, not just the twins, but what they are actually doing for animals. Truly amazing!,,,

[@ellenpeel2346]

Thank you for helping the birds

[@alisondiaz1026]

What a great story!!!

[@outbacknomad9939]

That's an amazing story of an amazing family an 2 amazing ladys .

[@robinwagner3293]

Great story. Two beautiful ladies.

[@kieronbevan2949]

That was a beautiful story. I have a serious soft spot for ducks

[@90skid97]

Why not give the Pelican to Australia zoo? I'm sure Steve would have been delighted. Some of the most amazing birds I've ever seen, Australians should feel so lucky with all the special wildlife they have. Cherish and protect it please

[@lojackss11]

I lost my identical twin last April 1st 2020 of a blood clot, singles can not understand my loss

[@callabeth258]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@mygirldarby]

I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. Have you felt your sister's spirit around you since she passed?

[@margaretmunce1501]

I am so very sorry for the loss of your other half. I’m not an identical twin myself. But my mother birthed mono mono identical twins in 1949, one of which was stillborn. I believe it’s effected my surviving brother deeply. He’s never been quite ‘ together’.

[@darleneengebretsen1468]

I'm so sorry.

[@mandyellis876]

So sorry for your terrible loss

[@lesley7634]

*** RESPECT **** for these ladies

[@thetruth9775]

Wonderful people!! So kind .

[@annettewalter2273]

The birds are so lucky to have the attention and love from the Twinnies.

[@patricasjoli4107]

Beautiful story the twines prime example how humans should become loving caring giving 😇

[@jackrubin6303]

Twinnies inspirational. Watched episode three times.

[@hannahsdrawings8664]

Some people spend all there life on finding a friend or a soulmate. Twins are born with such a person. I mean sometimes, or at least they should look at it as something positive, because of course there are twins that struggle with each other.

[@margaretmunce1501]

What absolutely amazing women the Twinnies are. Being so delicate themselves with multiple health problems, has maybe given them extra compassion and insight into the needs of the birds they put all their energy into rehabilitating. They’re wonderful! It’s so nice to live on the Sunshine Coast where they also are. Steve Irwin really knew what he was doing when he employed them many years ago. May God bless them and give them strength. What a gift they are! ❤️❤️🇦🇺

[@user-bf3mh1mk6g]

They have such caring souls 😊

[@jaxbraidwood6696]

What amazing girls the Twinnie’s .Im so glad to have seen the gentleness they have .School education that’s it zoo school brilliant idea .keep going girls and get some help from schools and cash from anybody that wants to give it to you .wishing you all the best twinnies ❤️

[@gonnabeok.]

What a heartwarming story. Two lovely girls.

[@darleneengebretsen1468]

Two lovely WOMEN.

[@giadellabaromeo2607]

So cute,such a blessing

[@missyn4969]

God bless both of you and your family. I pray for clean health for the both of you. And keep up the amazing work 😉🤗 you really inspired myself.

[@africanawang2674]

Amazing. The way they speak at the same time the same thhing. Its a wonder.

[@bsheehan3269]

Two remarkable women. God bless them!

[@debbieknight7415]

Good work 👏 twinnies all the best for the future

[@Andrewkafp]

Hope they live a healthy long life. They deserve it...

[@bermondsey548428]

Brilliant fantastic ladies love from🇬🇧

[@CrippledPotato]

Oh hey! I remember them from a show/interview from earlier 2000s

[@Joolzratbag]

Not sitting up until almost 2 yrs old and having heart problems is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome not agent orange.

[@mandyellis876]

But didn’t you hear the mum saying that 6 out of the 7 kids she has, all of whom are with John, have major health issues? The 7th child, not John’s, does not.

[@shredderhater]

Wow, such extraordinary ladies , I’m just awestruck ❤

[@joandevries1892]

'Men are too much trouble' she said. Amen! God bless you, and your lovely family!

[@jennyb2972]

They're living their life the way they want to and it makes them happy and helps the birds. My only concern is when the parents pass what will they do. Also if they get so sick they can't work or one passes. They are doing what they love and that is the only thing that should matter. Love you Twinies

[@lisaenglert3202]

Aw Steve Irwin ❤️ those these Twinnies!

[@mitzialamo9352]

❤Amazing❤

[@tebbty]

I do work experience there now and I love the Twinnies so much and am so happy to have that experience Robs still there gave me a little nip recently he only trusts his mums

[@nancydillon8138]

They speak in unison. Unbelievable.

[@Mary-po4ti]

Amazing ladies.