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.
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