Australian Native Animals Research Task

Name of the Animal Habitat Diet Adaptations

Koala  Woodlands.  Eucalypt  Koalas are
(Phascolarctos  Open forests leaves. adapted to
cinereus)  Leaves from eating
other species eucalyptus
such as leaves which
melaleuca, are low in
lophostemon, proteins.
and corymbia Eucalyptus
species. leaves are
Corymbia toxic to other
species animals, thus
include; reducing food
bloodwood, competition.
brush box, and  The paws of a
paperbark koala are
trees. padded,
allowing for a
better grip
when
climbing
trees.
 Koalas have a
thick, woolly
coat of fur
that protects
them from
both hot and
cold weather
and moisture
from rain.
Wallaby (Macropus  Swamp.  They are  They have
rufogriseus)  Brush. herbivores that elongated
 Rocks. mainly feed faces and
 Shrubs and on plants and large flat
forests. grasses. teeth, which
 Some types, they need to,
like Tammar eat vegetation.
wallaby,  Larger species
sometimes live and feed
drink seawater in groups of
and plant 50 called
juices when mobs for
thirsty. security.
  Some smaller
species are
nocturnal to
reduce
competition
for food.
 They have
well-
developed
hind legs and
a strong,
tapered tail
that aids in
balance.
Wombat/  Mountainous  Wombats are  Wombats are
Vombatidae areas. herbivores and adapted to
 Coastal regions. feed on trees, having long
 Gullies and fungi, roots, craws used to
creeks. shrubs, and gig burrows
grass. where they
hide.
 Wombats are
adapted to
living without
water; they
can go for a
day without
drinking
water. That
adaptation
assists them in
living in
drought
regions of
Australia.
 The female
pouches are
turned
backwards to
give baby
wombats a
better chance
of survival by
preventing
dirt, sticks,
and roots
 from harming
them as they
grow.
Possum/  Woody habitats,  Eggs.  They have a
(Trichosurus especially  Plants. keen sense of
vulpecula) deciduous  Garbage. smell, which
forests.  Carrion. helps them
 Close to water  Insects. find food in
sources. the dark, such
as insects,
fruit, plants,
and small
animals.
 They
communicate
with each
other through
scent glands
and
vocalization.
 The
adaptation of
having a
prehensile tail
and hallux
appendages
on their hands
helps them
grab and
climb trees.
References
https://youtu.be/cTnmECQBY5g.
https://trishansoz.com/trishansoz/animals/marsupials.html.