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Other

The Nature Conservancy (Australia): 10 Weird and Wonderful Wildlife of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about some of the unique animals in Australia. A description of each animal and a high-resolution photograph are provided.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Echidna

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Echidna

For Students K - 1st
This San Diego Zoo resources gives the reader facts about the Echidna. Characteristics like diet, habitat and genetic makeup are shared.
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Short Beaked Echidna

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Read Works

Read Works: Lost and Found

For Teachers 6th
[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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Other

Travellers Worldwide: Animal Care in Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Short Beaked Echidna

For Students 9th - 10th
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...