Life in the City: Urban Behavioural Adaptations
Although you might see them wandering through your suburb, animals in urban areas come from all different environments.
Materials
- Pencil
- Printout of ethogram
Task
In the heart of Sydney, the following animals can be found:
- Common Brushtail Possum
- Common Ringtail Possum
- Powerful Owl
- Australian Brush Turkey
- Magpies
- Fairy Penguins
Select one of the following animals and research online to find out about its biology & how it has adapted to living amongst humans.
Species chosen: _______________
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Behavioural Adaptations in Urban Environments: |
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| How does it avoid predation? |
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Extension
Complete the ethogram below using your research findings, and survey for these in your local area.
Ethogram
Your name: _________________________ Animal species: __________________
Date: ______________ Time: _______________ Location: __________________
Weather: ___________________
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