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Gymnázium, střední odborná škola, střední
odborné učiliště a vyšší odborná škola, Hořice
Číslo projektu
CZ.1.07/1.5.00/34.0873
Název materiálu
VY_22_INOVACE_03.01.31, Australia – Fauna and
Flora
Autor
Mgr. Dušan Dovičovič
Tematická oblast
English Speaking Countries
Ročník
čtvrtý
Datum tvorby
Srpen 2013
Anotace
Materiál je určen k získání základních informací
o fauně a flóře v Austrálii.
Metodický pokyn
Prezentaci je možno využít k výkladu látky.
Australia – Fauna
• the fauna of Australia consists of a huge
variety of animals
• lots of animals are unique thanks to Australia’s
isolation from other continents and thanks to
specific geologic and climatic events (climate
changes)
Australia – Fauna
• there are some examples of unique Australia’s
animals here: Kangaroo, Platypus, Emu,
Tasmanian Devil, Koala, Dingo
• Australia’s snakes are known to be very
poisonous – there are more poisonous snakes
than non-poisonous
Kangaroo
Kangaroo
• red kangaroo is the largest of all kangaroos
• is the largest mammal native to Australia
• the males can leap over 9 m in one leap
• kangaroos are famous for their pouch where
females carry their youngs called Joey
• male kangaroos fight with their legs
Platypus
Platypus
• is a semiaquatic mammal endemic to eastern
Australia including Tasmania
• is the only mammal that lays eggs instead of
giving birth
• is one of the few poisonous mammals
• is an iconic symbol of Australia
Emu
Emu
• is the largest bird native to Australia
• is the second largest extant bird in the world by
height after the ostrich
• is flightless bird reaching up to 2 metres in height
• can sprint at 50 km/h
• they defend themselves with their strongly
clawed feet
Tasmanian Devil
Tasmanian Devil
• is a carnivorous marsupial living only on the
Australian island Tasmania
• is the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world
• can thermoregulate very effectively and can
climb trees or swim
• is very fast and its endurance is high
• is Tasmania’s unofficial mascot
Koala
Koala or Koala Bear
• is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to
Australia
• is found in coastal areas of the mainland's
eastern and southern regions
• Koalas typically inhabit open eucalypt
woodlands, and the leaves of these trees make
up most of their diet
Dingo
Dingo
• is a free-ranging dog found mainly in Australia
• is the largest terrestrial predator in Australia
• for many Australians is the Dingo a cultural icon
• they are often depicted on rock carvings and
cave paintings as a cultural symbol of
Aboriginal people
Australia - Flora
• the flora of Australia consists of a huge variety
of plant species
• lots of plant species are unique thanks to
Australia’s isolation from other continents and
thanks to specific geologic and climatic events
(climate changes)
• most famous plants are: Eucalyptus, Acacia etc.
Zdroje:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora_of_Australia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fauna_of_Australia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kangur.rudy.drs.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Platypus_BrokenRiver_QLD_Australia.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Emu-wild.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sarcophilus_harrisii_taranna.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Koala-ag1.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dingo_walking.jpg