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The Nature Conservancy (Australia): 10 Weird and Wonderful Wildlife of Australia
Learn about some of the unique animals in Australia. A description of each animal and a high-resolution photograph are provided.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Echidna
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on echidnas including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Echidna
This San Diego Zoo resources gives the reader facts about the Echidna. Characteristics like diet, habitat and genetic makeup are shared.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Short Beaked Echidna
A reference source on the Short-beaked Echidna that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you...
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Mammals
Australian Museum Online has a collection of mammals including bats, platypus, and marsupials. Take a peek. Read about the monkey-faced bat, the mountain brushtail possum, and the tree kangaroo.
Read Works
Read Works: Lost and Found
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text that asks the reader to make predictions about a new bird species found on the island of New Guinea. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Travellers Worldwide: Animal Care in Australia
A profile of each of the various animals found at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Project in Australia. Photos and basic facts of each animal are included.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Short Beaked Echidna
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Short-beaked Echidnas (Tachyglossus aculeatus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution...