Australia - An Ecological Profile
- Grade Level: Junior High (7-9)-Senior High (10-12)
- Subjects: Geography
- Produced By: Classroom Video
- Year: 2000
- Country: Australia
- Language: English
- Running Time: 22m
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This beautiful video highlights the flora and fauna of a unique landscape briefly explaining the concept of Gondwana in relation to Australia's endemic species. It's broken up into geographical sections:
Arid and Semi Arid Lands, Monsoonal Lands, Moist Temperate Zone, Cool Temperate Zone, Alpine Regions and Coastal Zone.
Some animal species shown include; Echidnas, Platypus, Camels, Brumbies, Death Adder, Kangaroos, the endangered Bilby, Dazzy Uret, Budgerigar, Whistling Kite, Crocodiles, Green Tree Frog, Tasmanian Devil, Quoll and Southern Right Whale.
Some plant species shown include; Spinifex, Cycad, Desert Oak, Salt Bush, Red Cabbage Tree Palm, Pandanus , Eucalypts, Strangler Fig, Black Butt, Myrtle Beech, Mangroves and Sea Grass.