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Název školy 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