Endangered species
Earth and environment Science Sustainability
Over the past 200 years many species of plants and animals have become extinct. Find out all about management and conservation measures are taken to save others from a similar fate.
Additional resources
Educational resources (external) List of threatened species and ecological communities in Australia (external) Science links lesson Plan (external) Endangered Org lesson plan (external)
Add to workspace
50:00 | Published 3 months ago
image/svg+xml

David Attenborough's Dynasties

-
Chimpanzee

A group of chimps in Senegal is led by an alpha male named Dave.

Earth and environment
Community clip
3:47 | Published 3 years ago
image/svg+xml

Endangered rhinoceroses

Natalie Hunter meets rhino keeper Luke Hausler, who explains how endangered the pachyderms and what makes them unique.

Science
Community clip
4:51 | Published 2 years ago
image/svg+xml

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
Community clip
3:55 | Published 3 years ago
image/svg+xml

Endangered African animals

Natalie Hunter meets Werribee Open Range Zoo keepers, who explain why many species of animal in Africa are endangered.

Science
Community clip
1:48 | Published 8 years ago
image/svg+xml

Risks to endangered orangutans

Stacey Thomson discusses some of the unique characteristics of orangutans, and reveals what zoos are doing to help save the endangered animals.

Science
Community clip
2:07 | Published 2 years ago
image/svg+xml

Saving the endangered wombat

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

Science
23:57 | Published 1 year ago
image/svg+xml

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
Community clip
3:18 | Published 4 years ago
image/svg+xml

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
Community clip
3:06 | Published 2 years ago
image/svg+xml

Biobank at Museums Victoria

Researcher Claire Keely reveals Museums Victoria's Ian Potter Australian Wildlife BioBank, where 44,000 tissue samples are stored to support research into the reproductive biology of endangered species.

Science
Community clip
1:23 | Published 9 years ago
image/svg+xml

Frozen zoos

Can science protect our endangered and rare animal species It may not look like your ordinary zoo, so join Dr ShaeLee Cox from the Norwood Animal Conservation Group as she takes us on a tour of a frozen zoo.

Science
Community clip
3:33 | Published 2 years ago
image/svg+xml

Eastern quoll conservation

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

Science
Community clip
4:28 | Published 2 years ago
image/svg+xml

How swimming with sea lions helps preserve them

Today, Scott takes us to Port Lincoln so we can board a boat and head across the ocean to a place where sea lions frolic. this excursion is setup so the public can see what do you see what these 'puppy dogs of the sea' are like. this species has been endangered so it's important to spread awareness. Jump in the water's fine, as you swim about with your new, inquisitive playmates. Scott takes full advantage of this opportunity and is rewarded with a kiss on the hand!

Science
Community clip
4:16 | Published 2 years ago
image/svg+xml

Meet the long-nosed potoroo

Emma talks with wildlife demonstrator Tamara Gordon and meets Flipper, a longnosed potoroo. This little marsupial is the ambassador for Aussie native wildlife, in particular the severely endangered wild potoroos. Also known as the rat kangaroo, we see this little baby hopping around everywhere just three weeks out of Mum's pouch. Tamara takes her into schools to spread awareness and educate children about the plight of these cute wee ones. You'll enjoy watching her bottle feed on milk.

Science
Community clip
3:48 | Published 2 years ago
image/svg+xml

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
Community clip
2:47 | Published 2 years ago
image/svg+xml

Siamang gibbons in island enclosure

Natalie Hunter visits the siamangs in their new island enclosure at Melbourne Zoo, and learns how they are cared for and why they are endangered.

Science
Community clip
4:33 | Published 2 years ago
image/svg+xml

The plight of the endangered flying fox

Leela talks to bat conservation and rescue president Madellen Cunningham, who notes that flying foxes can sustain flight for many hours. We hear there are more injuries now to flying foxes bumping into buildings and being hit by cars so Madellen's rescue group, and even some celebrities, have come to their aid.

Science
Community clip
3:13 | Published 2 years ago
image/svg+xml

Using music to create awareness of animals facing extinction

Today, Kellyn speaks with musicians and animal activists Lizzie and Linsey. She weaves the high notes into the music the calls of animals facing extinction while he uses a digital wind recorder connected to his iPad. With this setup he is able to modify Lizzie's notes to sound like the animal calls. Everyone who hears their exquisitely beautiful sounds, fall under their spell, and are receptive to increased awareness about the endangered animals' plight.

Biology
Save to playlist
Save to workspace
Request a demo of EnhanceTV Why get EnhanceTV for your school?
About us Editorial policy Privacy policy Terms & conditions
Heap | Mobile and Web Analytics
Primary resources Secondary resources English resources Geography resources Health and PE resources History resources Mathematics resources Science resources Australian curriculum resources