澳大利亚动物介绍AUSTRALIA_ANIMALS(英文)课件.pptx

Animals and BirdsClimateofAustraliaAustraliaisalargeislandcontinentinthesouthernhemispherewithadiverserangeofclimatezones.Thesevaryfromtropicalregionsinthenorththroughthearidexpansesoftheinteriortotemperateregionsinthesouth.Seasonalfluctuationscanbegreatwithtemperaturesrangingfromabove50Celsiustowellbelowzero.Minimumtemperaturesaremoderatedbythelackofmountainsandtheinfluenceofsurroundingoceans.Australiaisrelativelyarid,with80%ofthelandhavingarainfalllessthan600milimetres.peryearand50%havingevenlessthan300millimetres.MostAustralianslivenearthewettermoremoderatesoutheasterncoastsprimarilyinmajorcities.Because Australia is a relatively closed,its contact with the outside world is very few,less influence by the species of alien species in the long evolution process,thus evolved a relatively independent species system.And,the Australian species affected by external shocks is less,so that it can keep some of the more backward species,such as marsupial animal,the animal in other continents already because the survival of the fittest in natural selection rule to be eliminated.So,there are so many rare animal in Australia.WhytherearesomanyrareanimalsBilby 袋狸The Bilby is a small nocturnal creature found mainly in Northern Territory.They have large ears like rabbits and eat small insects and various plants.Dingo 澳洲野狗Dingos are found in various areas across Australia,it makes a howling sound that is very distinctive.Dingoes generally eat mice,rabbits and rats,although can also attack livestock when hungry.Echidna 针鼹The Echidna is a small creature,which has a furry underside with sharp spines on its back.Echidnas live in the dry and hot desertland of Australia,as well as within the cooler climate of the Australian Alps.Echidnas catch insects to eat.They grow to about 45cm.As a form of protection they quickly bury themselves in the ground,with only their spines sticking out of the ground.Goanna 巨蜥Goannas are a type of lizard found in various parts of Australia.They can grow to about 2 metres long,and can be aggressive,often making a loud hissing sound.Koala 考拉Koalas are small bear like creatures who live along the east coast of Australia.However,koalas only like to eat a small percentage of the trees found around Australia.Koalas have hard black noses,with sharp claws and a thick furry coat and can grow to a weight of about 10kg.Most of their time is spent asleep in the trees,which is the best place to see a koala.QuollQuoll are nocturnal creatures,which are Australia native cats.They grow to about the size of domestic cats,and spend most of their time in trees.Red Kangaroo 袋鼠Red Kangaroos are the largest type of kangaroo,and live in the dry outback regions of Australia.They can grow to about 2 metres high,and a length of about 2.4 metres.Although the males have the vivid red colour associated with the Red Kangaroo,the females have a lighter grey-red colouring.Some details of the kangarooKangaroo originated in the Australian continent and parts of Papua New Guinea.Among them,some species unique to Australia.All Australian kangaroos,zoo and wild zoo,except,are to live in the wild.Different types of kangaroos in Australia,a variety of natural life,from the cool climate of the rainforest and desert plains to the tropics.Kangaroo is a herbivore,eating a variety of plants,some of them to eat fungi.They mostly at night activity,but also some in the early morning or evening activity.Different types of kangaroos in a variety of natural life.For example,the Porto Lloyd Kangaroo will make their own nests and tree kangaroos live in the bush.Large species of kangaroo prefer to trees,caves and rock crevices as shelter.All kangaroos,no matter what size,there is one thing in common:with long legs and powerful hind legs strong bond.Kangaroo to hop generation of run,jump up to 4 meters,as far as to jump to 13 meters,can be said to jump highest and furthest mammals.Most of kangaroos living on the ground,from their strong hind legs the way jump can be easily distinguished from other animals.In the jump process using kangaroo tail to balance,when they walk slowly,the tail may act as a fifth leg.Kangaroos tail You Cuyou long,covered with muscle.It is supported both at rest in the kangaroo kangaroos body,but also in the kangaroo hopping kangaroo jump faster and farther from help鸭嘴兽Platypus绵蛇绵蛇Cottonsnake吸蜜鹦鹉吸蜜鹦鹉Lorikeet。