Research+on+an+Australian+Animal

Choose an Australian animal that you like, that has not been already chosen by another student. Your research should include answers to all the following. Complete the [|Notetaking Grid] to help you. Your information should be presented on an A4 sheet. List the references you have used. The next step will be your animal postcard and presentation with scanned picture and selected information from your research.
 * Research on an Australian Animal**
 * 1)  Use at least two different sources of information eg. Your Sanctuary visit, books, the internet. Keep a record of the resources you use so you can write a list of references at the end of your research project.
 * 2)  Include illustrations and photographs in your presentation – you may need to photocopy or draw these.
 * Describe fully the appearance of your animal, size, colour, features, markings etc.
 * Describe the noises made by your animal.
 * Describe the movements
 * Describe it’s habitat or environment
 * Describe what it eats and how they obtain their food
 * What are the enemies and dangers that your animal faces eg Bushfires
 * Describe how your animal reproduces and its way of choosing a mate
 * Is you animal in danger of extinction? Explain this. If your animal is not endangered animal, explain why it is not.