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ABOUT AUSTRALIA
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Background
Facts and figures on the world's smallest continent but sixth-largest
country. From The World Factbook 2000.
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AUSTRALIA: MUSIC
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Didgeridoo
This primitive wind instrument of the Australian Aboriginees is some 40,000
years old and still enjoys popularity today. From Great Neck Publishing.
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AUSTRALIA: ANIMALS
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Banded Coral Shrimp
The banded coral shrimp is a bottom-dweller in shallow waters around coral
reefs throughout the world such as the Great Barrier Reef off the northeast
coast of Australia. Includes photo. From EBSCO's Encyclopedia of Animals.
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Dingo
Known for eating many kinds of farm animals, dingos have been hunted and
chased from many areas in Australia. From EBSCO's Encyclopedia of Animals.
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Koala
The koala lives in eucalyptus forests along the coast of eastern Australia. Includes
photo.
From EBSCO's Encyclopedia of Animals.
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Kookaburra
The call of the kookaburra is described as a nasal whining and young
kookaburras use their laugh-like call to scare off other birds which try to
enter their territories. From EBSCO's Encyclopedia of Animals.
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Tasmanian
Devil
Tasmanian devils have very few natural enemies. Most enemies are frightened
away by their sharp teeth, strong claws, and scary growls and snarls. Includes
photo. From EBSCO's Encyclopedia of Animals.
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Whiptail
Wallaby
Whiptail wallabies are slightly smaller than their larger kangaroo cousins.
Whiptails are named for their long, slender, tapering tail. Includes
photo. From EBSCO's Encyclopedia of Animals.
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MORE
ANIMALS
From EBSCO's Encyclopedia of Animals.
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WEB SITES
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Geography from Space Quiz
Identify geographical areas beginning with Australia using clues and satellite images. From the National Air and Space Museum.
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