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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.


Wandering Albatross
Drawn by Sandor 5B

Common Name : Wandering Albatross

Scientific Name : Diomedea exulans

Habitat :
It lives in the oceans and islands to the south of Australia.

Diet :
A large variety of fish and squids.

Size :
Wingspan is 3.5m and length is 1.4m.

Danger :

Long-line fishing has killed thousands of Wandering Albatrosses. The birds try to eat the fish and then get hooked themselves.


Researched by :

Sandor 5B

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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