NATIVE ANIMALS OF DEEP CREEK CONSERVATION PARK

Western Grey Kangaroo

• Finely haired muzzle that varies from light to dark brown fur
• Their paws, tail tips & fur vary in colours from brown to black
• Distinguishable from typical red kangaroos
• Herbivores that like to consume course grasses & some
shrubs
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Short-beaked Echidnas
• Only species of echidna residing in Australia
• Distinguishable by its sharp spines, short legs &
snout
• Habitat includes forests, arid environments, grass
lands & heath (shrubland)
• Snacks on ant and termite nests by using their long &
sticky tongues
Southern Right Whale
• Medium to large baleen whales (no teeth)
• Distinguishable by white/grey growths on their
heads which is referred to as callosities
• Possess two blow holes to make breathing at the
ocean surface easier
• Between May & October, the whales can be seen
along the southern coastline

“Native species are considered to be native only
if they originated in their location naturally and
without the involvement of human activity or
intervention.”
ACTIVITIES
o Create a kangaroo artistic piece with your
surroundings (leaves, sticks etc.)
o Can you find some of the things that your
kangaroo might eat around us?
o Repeat with echidna
o Whale watching if possible when close to
coastline