Australian Breeding Programs | Taronga By working in partnerships, zoos and other conservation agencies can achieve real results in the wild. Involvement in Recovery Plans, State and Federal, is the embodiment of the Taronga's commitment to conservation in Australasia. Recovery Plans are multi-disciplinary, multi-faceted and invariably aimed at recovering biodiversity, whether by ameliorating direct threats to a species, or recovering habitat by planting trees or removing weeds. They are usually led by the relevant wildlife agency but the team determines whether the recovery plan needs a captive component, and the nature of that need. Zoo involvement in the recovery effort is not restricted to captive breeding, though when release to the wild is being contemplated the development of husbandry protocols and genetic management of the captive population may be the primary zoo role. Taronga currently assists with a range of other programs Tasmanian Devil Breeding Program Corroboree Frog Breeding Program Malleefowl Breeding Program
Tropical Rainforest Plants in Australia There are many different kinds of tropical rainforest plants in Australia. Tropical rainforests are some of the species-richest ecosystems in the world. They grow in areas with the best conditions for plant growth in the world – with year-around warm temperatures, plenty of sunlight and rainfall. Poster by AllPosters. Despite the fact that their soils are poor on nutrients, they support so many species that they have been compared to coral reef ecosystems. Tropical Rainforest Plants: Tall Trees The most successful plants in the tropical rainforests are the tall trees. Tropical Rainforest Plants: Buttresses and Fig Trees These tall trees often have buttress roots, because the rainforest ground is often very moist, and just like mangroves, rainforest trees need to keep parts of their roots above the ground to get oxygen. Tropical Rainforest Plants: Different Types of Ferns Another group of common tropical rainforests plants are ferns.
Australian Desert Plants Australian desert plants are clever survivors. Australia is the world’s driest inhabited continent with 70% of its landmass being deserts or semi-deserts. It is a harsh country for plants to live – it is extremely dry and it gets periods of drought that can last for years. Ausralian desert landscape, by AllPosters. Trees and Shrubs Some of the trees found in Australian deserts are the beautiful Ghost Gum (Corymbia sp.) which is almost iconic with its smooth silvery white bark; Mulga (Acacia aneura), Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum); Northern Cypress Pine (Callitris glaucophylla); Sandhill Wattle (Acacia ligulata); and Western Myall (Acacia papyrocarpa). Spinifex grass. Grasses and Desert Wildflowers The grasses that cover Australian deserts are hummock grasses, commonly known as Spinifex Grass. Kangaroo Paw. Australian Desert Plants Adaptations We usually think of a desert as a hot place. Sturt’s Desert Pea. Ghost Gum. Drought.
Australian Native Grasses for Lawn, Horse pasture - Native Seeds Do you want to save money and, at the same time, get access to the best native grasses Australia can offer? If you do, then take a look at the wide range of native grasses we have on offer. Whether you are looking for landscaping grass or pasture grass, we at Native Seeds have exactly what you need. Native grass types have proven to be more resilient than exotic grass types. Aside from their toughness and resiliency, grasses that are native to Australia are more cost-efficient than imported or introduced types of grasses. There are many Australian grass types and each and every one of them has their unique traits and qualities that make them suitable for various applications.
Wetlands | Biomes Focus question: What does this biome consist of? Wetlands are considered the most biologically diverse of all ecosystems because they are home to a wide range of plant and animal life. A wetland is entirely covered by water at least part of the year. Wetlands are called transition zones because they have characteristics of both dry and aquatic environments. Definition: Wetlands are areas that are covered by shallow water or where the soil is soaked with water. This makes the soil very nutritious and it contains nutrients such as sulfur, phosphorus, carbon, and nitrogen. Features: Some of the different water features of wetlands include swamps, marshes, rivers, and springs. Sometimes seawater can create wetlands, especially in coastal areas that experience strong tides. More info: Focus question: Where are the specific locations of the biome you are researching in Australia?
Free Wildlife Image Resources for Schools and Students. Living Landscape Australian Ecosystems. Education Resources for Schools | Gulliver Media Australia The below image galleries are related to a 10 part series produced by Gulliver Media and Education Queensland called “The Living Landscape – an Australian Ecosystems Series”. To watch the videos online please visit our For Schools page. Urban Ecosystems These images are free for non-commercial uses by schools, educational institutions and students. Each image can be downloaded as a High Resolution jpg image. Rainforest Ecosystems Rivers and Riparian Fringe Mangroves And Wetlands Dry Schlorophyll Ecosystem Arid Inland Ecosystem Island Ecosystems Reef Ecosystem Remnant Ecosystems
Friends of the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden Australian Animals | Facts | List | Native | Endangered | Introduced Why are Australian Animals Different? Unique and Strange Animals in Australia The reason Australia has such unique and unusual animals (and plants) is that it was isolated from the rest of the world for over 60 million years. Separated by vast oceans, Australian plants and animals evolved independently of those in other parts of the world. Interestingly many Australian fauna fill similar niches in the local environment to animals elsewhere in the world. For example the echidna is an Australian anteater. Related Article: Unique Animals of Australia — Why are Australian Animals So Different? Native Australian Animals Which Animal is Native to Australia? Ever wondered what animals are really native to Australia? Generally speaking, it is any animal that has been in Australia before the arrival of humans. Australian Mammals Types of Native and Introduced Mammals in Australia There are three types of mammals in Australia. Placental mammals are relatively recent arrivals to Australia.
Native animal fact sheets This page contains links to fact sheets about some well-known native animals in NSW and a few species you may not have heard of. Amphibians FrogsAustralia's diverse frog populations are in decline. Find out what's threatening them, and become a frog spy. Bell frogsThere are three species of bell frog in NSW. Birds Australian brush turkeyThis fascinating bird belongs to the family of megapodes. Australian magpieEver been swooped by a magpie in spring? BowerbirdsThese are thought of as the most advanced of all birds, because of the intricate display areas they weave out of twigs and other materials. EmuAustralia's largest birds come from an ancient family, seen in their primitive feathers. IbisThe graceful nature and incredible adaptation of Australia's wetland birds to the harsh environment has captivated many people. Laughing kookaburraA kookaburra's call lets other birds know of its territory. Lord Howe Island woodhenThese flightless birds are only found on Lord Howe Island. Woodland birds