Feathers, Fur & Scales for Primary School | Reptile Encounters

FEATHERS, FUR & SCALES FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

Why do birds, mammals and reptiles have different skin coverings? Your class will get up-close with one of our inquisitive marsupials, a cheeky feathered friend, and an awesome mix of Australian reptiles to discover the features of each animal group and why it makes them suited to their habitats and biology. Find out what they eat, where they live, how they survive in their natural habitats and more.

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OUR FEATHERED, FURRY AND SCALY ANIMALS

Meet some of the visitors that will create lasting memories for your classroom…

Connor - Barking Owl

The Barking Owl feeds on a variety of small to medium sized mammals, birds, reptiles and insects.

Socks & Sandals - Sugar Gliders

Sugar Gliders are marsupials meaning they keep their young in a pouch.

Tortellini - Murray River Turtle

The Murray River Turtle has a clever technique for breathing under water, they can breath through their bottom.

Russell - Shingleback Lizard

You may think it’s unfortunate but the Shingleback lizard appears to have two heads. He uses it as a decoy to confuse other animals.

Boof - Frilled Neck Dragon

One of Australia’s most iconic animals is the Frilled Neck Lizard, famous for their extremely impressive frills which they use to ward off predators.

Tammy - Woma Python

The Woma Python is found throughout desert habitats of central Australia and they actually feed on other reptiles.

Tiny - Olive Python

The Olive Python is the largest species of snake in Australia, reaching up to 6 metres in length and weighing up to 70 kilograms.

Charlie - Saltwater Crocodile

The Saltwater Crocodile is the largest living reptile on the planet, growing up to 7 metres and weighing in at a whopping 1.6 tonnes.

Wildlife

Curriculum Focus

Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things

Living things depend on the environment to survive

Science knowledge helps people to understand the effects of their actions

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Classroom Resources

Welcome to our collection of free classroom resources on Feathered, Furry and Scaly Animals!

Designed to captivate and educate students of all ages, these materials provide a fascinating glimpse into different animal groups found across Australia.

Whether you’re a teacher looking to supplement your science curriculum or a student eager to explore the world of herpetology, our resources are tailored to support and inspire learning about Australia’s remarkable reptilian wildlife.

Stay tuned for our online learning portal where there will be loads more resources to spark curiosity.

FF Prim vertebrate

Types of
Vertebrates

FF Prim Crossword

Observable Features
Crossword

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Reptile Encounters would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land.
We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Kulin Nation and extend that respect to other Indigenous Australians.

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