Threatened & Endangered Species

“This program aims to introduce students to some of Australia’s most threatened and endangered wildlife. Students explore why species become endangered, what needs to be done to save them and how everyone can help. They are also introduced to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, which is a worldwide conservation status listing and ranking system. Learning about Sustainability allows students to develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary to contribute to more sustainable patterns of living. ”

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ANIMALS

Gary - Growling Grass Frog

Frogs worldwide and our own Growling Grass Frogs found here in Victoria are being decimated by a fungus called Chytrid Fungus.

Penny - Mary River Turtle

The Mary River Turtle got the name Penny Turtle in the 1960’s and 70’s as it was traded in pet stores.

Sabrina - Brush-tailed Bettong

It is estimated there are only 5000 Brush-tailed Bettongs in Australia, they have been decimated by introduced foxes and cats as well as a virus.

Sammy - Red-tailed Black Cockatoo

Karak was the mascot for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, to raise awareness for the South Eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoos as there are only 1400 left.

Pano - Yellow Spotted Monitor

Like a lot of reptiles in the top end of Australia the Yellow Spotted Monitor has been affected by the introduction of Cane Toads in the 1930’s.

Tammy - Woma Python

Woma python numbers have declined by as much as two thirds in the wild. Unfortunately there is not a lot of data as to why but we suspect it is largely due to feral cats or supercats.

Tobias - Olive Python

The Pilbara Olive Python gets up to six metres long and unfortunately used the road as a warm bed resulting in road strikes.

Smilie - Saltwater Crocodile

Crocodiles were hunted to near extinction in the 1970’s, this is because there was a demand for their skin, fortunately the hunters realised in time and the tide turned for these great apex predators.

TOPICS COVERED

What are the different categories on the IUCN Red List?

What human activity is causing a decline in animal numbers?

How can we change our habits to support the conservation of these animals?

How does species extinction impact on us as humans?

Why is sustainability not just an environmental issue, but an economic and political issue too?

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SUPPORT MATERIAL

Animals with Backbones

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Animals with No Backbones

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Information Sheet

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