Elanora Heights Primary School has researched

Endangered Australian Wildlife

as part of an Endangered Animals of the World project
organised by Cannelton Elementary School in Indiana, USA
and Primary School De Wadden of Haarlem, Netherlands.

Brush-tailed Bettong
Drawn by Zoë and Anja 6H

Common Name : Brush-tailed Bettong

Scientific Name : Bettongia penicillata

Habitat :
Lives in woodlands and forests of Western Australia.

Diet :
Eats underground fungi and sometimes a range of invertebrates.

Size :
Maximum size is 740mm in total length.

Danger :

Is vulnerable to disturbances in its habitat and contact with introduced cats and foxes.

Researched by :

Zoë and Anja

Reference:

CD called "Wildinfo Australia"
Windows Version
Australian Endangered, Vulnerable and Extinct Fauna.
Designed and produced by "Good Thinking" (Australia) Pty Ltd
Distributer :
DATAWORKS
81 Eildon Parade,
Rowville, Victoria, 3178, Australia

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Elanora Heights Primary School has researched

Endangered Australian Wildlife

Brush-tailed Bettong Drawn by Zoë and Anja 6H

Common Name : Brush-tailed Bettong Scientific Name : Bettongia penicillata Habitat : Lives in woodlands and forests of Western Australia. Diet : Eats underground fungi and sometimes a range of invertebrates. Size : Maximum size is 740mm in total length.

Danger :

Researched by :

Reference:

This page has been visited times since 16th Sept, 1997. Computer Co-ordinator : Judith Bennett : This page was last modified 19th Sept, 1997

Brush-tailed Bettong
Drawn by Zoë and Anja 6H

Common Name : Brush-tailed Bettong

Scientific Name : Bettongia penicillata

Habitat :
Lives in woodlands and forests of Western Australia.

Diet :
Eats underground fungi and sometimes a range of invertebrates.

Size :
Maximum size is 740mm in total length.

This page has been visited times since 16th Sept, 1997.
Computer Co-ordinator : Judith Bennett : This page was last modified 19th Sept, 1997