Discovering Australia's Native Animals
Discovering Australia's Native Animals
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Discovering Australia's Native Animals
What do you already know about animals that are native to Australia?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify native Australian animals and explain what makes an animal native.
What Does 'Native' Mean?
A native animal is one that naturally occurs in a region without human introduction. Native animals have adapted to Australia's environment over thousands of years.
Iconic Native Mammals
Kangaroos and koalas are two of Australia's most famous native mammals. They are not found living wild anywhere else in the world.
Unique Australian Animals
The platypus and echidna are monotremes, meaning they lay eggs. Both are only found naturally in Australia.
Fascinating Native Birds
The emu and the kookaburra are two well-known native Australian birds. The emu cannot fly, and the kookaburra has a distinctive laughing call.
Why Are Native Animals Special?
Important for Ecosystems
Native animals have evolved to suit Australia's climate and landscape. Many are unlike animals found anywhere else.
They help balance nature by pollinating plants, dispersing seeds, and being part of food webs.
Adapted to Australia
Looking After Native Species
Habitat loss and introduced species threaten native animals. We can protect them by caring for the environment and learning about their needs.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
