THE MOST ENDANGERED ANIMALS

IN  AUSTRALIA

By Josie

December 15, 2022

THE KOALA

Koalas can sleep for up to 20 hours straight.

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THE MOUNTAIN PYGMY-POSSUM

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Koalas can sleep for up to 20 hours straight.

THE SILVER HEADED ANTECHINUS

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This animal feeds on beetles, bugs, cockroaches, and spiders.

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THE NUMBAT

It posseses a 10 to 11cm slender long sticky tongue that allows them to eat ants and other termites

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THE SMOKEY MOUSE

Their presence in the forest is vital because to keep the forest healthy

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THE LONG-FOOTED POTOROO

Less than 1,000-2,000 individuals of this cute marsupial

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NORTHERN HAIRY-NOSED WOMABT

This animals is the rarest land mammal in the world.

WHY ARE THEY ENDANGERED?

Bushfires

Deforestation

Climate change

Increased human activity

HOW CAN WE SAVE THEM?

1. Growing native plant species.

2. Banning the hunting of vulnerable species.

3. Avoid using harmful chemicals

4. Donate to conservation organisations.

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