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= AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL RESERVES =

An animal reserve is a place where animals live in a protected environment. Many endangered animals are to be found in reserves. The animals in reserves are usually native to the area, unlike zoos which have animals from all over the world.


 * Your Task: **
 * You are to plan an Animal Reserve for one of the following places...Tasmania, Central Australia or North East Queensland.
 * You must select 10 animals which could be put in the reserve and of these you will choose the 6 you consider most suitable.
 * You must include one animal which is endangered and one animal that you previously knew little about.
 * You must justify each selection.
 * You will then design a plan for your Animal Reserve taking into consideration the needs of the animals you have selected.


 * Points to consider: **
 * the climate and general environment of your selected site
 * each animals' suitability to the area (the selected animals should be "native" to the environment of the site)
 * the layout of the reserve eg: Do you need cages? What animals you would put together? How will you organize feeding areas?
 * a name for your reserve and whether or not it will be open to the public

 Work should be presented as a powerpoint

A. Start doing research on animals found in Australia. Use the summary sheet that Mrs. Greve gave you to take notes. Mark the animals you really like. When finished, see which area most of your favorites are living in. That will be the area in which you will build your reserve.
 * Step 1  How do I begin? Research, of course! **

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">You may select your animals to research from this list or find others.
 * long nosed bandicoot || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">red bellied black snake || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">western swamp tortoise || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Blue Mountain tree frog || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">spotted tailed quoll ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">cassawary || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">cockatoo || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">saltwater crocodile || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">echidna || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">emu ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">frilled lizard || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">kangaroo (species?) || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">koala || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">kookaburra || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">fairy penguin ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">platypus || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">possum || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">tawny frogmouth || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">wallaby (species?) || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">wombat ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">cuscus || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">wallaroo || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">dugong || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">numbat || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">dingo ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">goanna || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">bilby || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">kowari || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">kingfisher || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">oystercatcher ||


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Web Sites **
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Endangered Australian Animals] || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Australian Animals - Mammals] || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Australian Animals Websites] ||
 * Unique Australian Animals || **WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY** ||

B. Research different Animal Reserves to give you an idea on how they are set up. Do not confuse them with zoos. Take notes NATIONAL PARKS AND NATURE RESERVES OF AUSTRALIA

C. Research the climate land features and vegetation. and take notes

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">A. Record all relevant information on the summary sheets and plot the animal habitats on a blank map. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> B. Choose your location <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> C. You then decide which animals to include. You must justify your choices.
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Step 2 <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;"> What do I do with the information? **

> Your presentation must include:
 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Step 3 <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Presentation **
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Present findings as a slide show presentation
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Include a photo or picture of each animal and the reasons for choosing your animal.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Card 1: a map of Australia clearly showing your selected site and the name of your reserve
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Card 2: a description of the environment found at this site including climate, land features, and vegetation.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Card 3: a list of the selected animals (including at least one endangered and one which you previously knew little about) Indicate why
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Card 4+: a card for each animal. Include important information such as it's habitat, diet, enemies, where it is found outside of Australia, and any other interesting facts. Use bullet points for this section
 * Last Card: Works Cited
 * Note: In addition you will make a colored map of your reserve. The map will be an arial view of the park including the vegetation, animals and other features.
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">REMEMBER to cite your sources on the last card. Use Easy Bib! **

=**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">DUE TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 9 **=