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Australian endangered species

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Raise awareness in your classroom about Threatened Species Day with the spotlight is on native plants, animals, and ecosystems that are under threat and reflect on how we can protect them into the future.

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4:51 | Published 2 years ago

Australia's endangered species

Some animal species are under threat, while others are highly endangered. So, how many different endangered levels are there and what's the difference Find out by considering different Australian animals.

Science

23:57 | Published 10 months ago

Brainbuzz

Endangered Species

Why do animals become endangered? Can we stop animals from becoming extinct? Kellyn, resident scientist Clare and the Brainbuzz crew are joined (not live) by a Tassie devil as they answer all your questions about endangered species!

Science

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3:33 | Published 2 years ago

Eastern quoll conservation

Alex Battye visits Queensland Zoo to see how their eastern quoll conservation program is helping to save the endangered species.

Science

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2:07 | Published 2 years ago

Saving the endangered wombat

Scientists may be able to help save the rare hairy nosed wombat, by examining their wee!

Science

43:47 | Published 3 years ago

Tasmania: Land Of The Devils

Safe from forces that changed much of Australia, Tasmania is an Eden of magnificent forests and pristine coastlines. It's also home of the largest marsupial carnivore and voracious eater, the Tasmanian devil.

Geography

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2:42 | Published 1 year ago

Protecting the eastern barred bandicoot

Zoos Victoria commenced a captive breeding program in 1991 to prevent the eastern barred bandicoot from becoming extinct.

Science

24:32 | Published 4 years ago

Bushwhacked!

Grey Nurse Shark

Brandon and Kayne travel to Seal Rocks, off the northern coast of NSW, where Brandon gives Kayne his next mission - to swim with Grey Nurse Sharks and take a photo of one.

Science

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3:36 | Published 1 year ago

Bilby national breeding program

Save the Bilby Fund CEO Kevin Bradley introduces three new baby bilbies, explains why the marsupials are endangered, and describes the national program to recover their numbers.

Science

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4:10 | Published 2 years ago

Re-establishing the bilby population

Alex talks with Allison Wright, wildlife officer at Corroboree. This was set up to establish a healthy bilby population in captivity because they're not doing well in the wild. The ultimate goal is to repopulate the wilds of Queensland with these captivating creatures.

Biology

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3:48 | Published 2 years ago

Save the Bilby Fund's breeding program

Totally Wild meets the team behind the Save the Bilby Fund to learn about their campaign to save the endangered marsupials.

Science

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4:17 | Published 2 years ago

Raising and protecting the dugong (part 1)

At Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Duane talks to the dugong keeper about the new pair of dugongs that have arrived.

Science

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1:47 | Published 2 years ago

Raising and protecting the dugong (part 2)

At the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Duane has helped thread lettuce into trays, and sinks them to the bottom so the dugongs can eat naturally. These captive dugongs are being studied to help their wild brethren, who face extinction.

Science

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3:18 | Published 4 years ago

New species added to extinct Red List

Behind The News explains how the International Union for Conservation of Nature determines if animals are extinct or endangered, and describes what children can do to help protect the environment.

Science

23:57 | Published 3 years ago

Totally Wild

Endangered Species

On today's show we're talking about animals and plants doing a disappearing act in the wild... ENDANGERED SPECIES. We're getting a closer look at some aquatic creatures and a lizard in trouble.

Science

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