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.

Central Rock Rat
Drawn by Richard and William 4D

Common Name : Central Rock Rat

Scientific Name : Zyzomys pedunculatus

Habitat :
It lives in the rocky outcrops of the Northern Territory.

Diet :
Eats Quandong seeds.

Size :
It is 280mm and 140mm is the tail.

Danger :

The danger is from cats and foxes but also because farmers have been cutting down the Quandong trees to make way for cattle.

Researched by :

Charles, Lee, Richard and William 4D

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

Central Rock Rat Drawn by Richard and William 4D

Common Name : Central Rock Rat Scientific Name : Zyzomys pedunculatus Habitat : It lives in the rocky outcrops of the Northern Territory. Diet : Eats Quandong seeds. Size : It is 280mm and 140mm is the tail.

Danger :

Researched by :

Reference:

This page has been visited times since 23rd Sept, 1997. Computer Co-ordinator : Judith Bennett : This page was last modified 23rd Sept, 1997

Central Rock Rat
Drawn by Richard and William 4D

Common Name : Central Rock Rat

Scientific Name : Zyzomys pedunculatus

Habitat :
It lives in the rocky outcrops of the Northern Territory.

Diet :
Eats Quandong seeds.

Size :
It is 280mm and 140mm is the tail.

This page has been visited times since 23rd Sept, 1997.
Computer Co-ordinator : Judith Bennett : This page was last modified 23rd Sept, 1997