Marsupial Tasmanian Devil - Found in Tasmania - Can live anywhere in Tasmania but prefer coastal scrublands and forests - Sleep under rocks, in caves, logs or burrows - Mostly eat birds, snakes, fish and insects - They will eat the dead Carcasses (carrion) of these animals - Tasmanian devils eat the bones, hair, organs and muscle of their prey 1. Strong jaw – To eat the carcasses 2. Dark fur – Helps them to blend into their environment at night as they’re nocturnal 3. Excellent sense of smell
The Port Arthur Massacre occurred on the 28th and 29th of April 1996 in Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia. Martin Bryant is undoubtedly guilty for the murder of 35 people along with 20 people injured as he had the motive due to being socially inappropriate, mentally disabled, and infused with a high level of frustration and anger towards others. Similarly, witnesses report seeing him at the scene of the crime and time frames noted by those who saw him, place him at Port Arthur on the day this event
Background and Introduction The Australian thoroughbred racing industry has developed into a large and important component of our nation’s economy, injecting over $7.7 billion dollars into the Australian economy annually (Gauci, 2010). However, it is well known for it’s significant amount of wastage associated with the breeding, training and racing of thoroughbreds, which has significant ramifications for both the economic sustainability, and the public perception of racing (Thomson, 2014). The term
Australia offers a Unique Experience to students. Apart from a world class education Australia offers various opportunities to students to get involved in daily life; from Art museums to various sports Australia covers it all. The Australian education system is governed by the government. The courses are innovative, well-structured and of high quality; this makes the Australian education of exclusive repute. Australia is also a very harmonious and crime free nation. The crime rate is lowest in Australia
Personal History Colin Barnett was sworn in as Western Australia's 29th Premier on 23rd September 2008. Mr Barnett was State Development Minister from 2008 until early 2016 and currently holds the Tourism and Science portfolios. He is committed to broadening Western Australia's economy based around the State's comparative advantages in mining, oil and gas, agriculture, tourism and science. Western Australia's natural resources, unique environment, enviable lifestyle and reputation for high quality
Tasmania is a living proof that great things come in small packages (in this case, a small island). The southern-most state makes up less than 2-per cent of Australia’s land mass. However, it remains as a tourist magnet because of its picturesque forests, rich colonial history, pristine coasts, sumptuous food and delightful wine. Hobart, the state’s capital, is known for its laid back lifestyle and cool climate. The port city is the common starting point when travelling the magnificent places of
1. Research dreamtime stories. Find one that is relevant to your region/ location. The Tasmanian Aboriginal Story, Taraba - The Tasmanian Devil. The story of the Taraba is about a creature that preys on baby animals. The Taraba would wait until the area was clear and when the parents of the baby animals were away it would sneak in and take the baby animals. The Taraba was known as a greedy and nasty creature. There were powerful Spirit helpers who lived in the bush that helped look after all the
this specific chapter this historian is the influential henry Reynolds, who argues the idea that genocide did exist in Tasmania. This chapter argues the idea that genocide was present in Tasmania and briefly discusses why Tasmania was seen as the perfect place for the thousands of prisoners that were brought over by the British colony. The chapter suggests that while Tasmania is and was an island in the middle of nowhere it was the perfect opportunity for such things (genocide) to occur, just
In recent times it was confined to Tasmania where its presence has not been established conclusively for more than seventy years. In Tasmania the species was best known from the north and east coast and midland plains region rather than from the mountains of the south-west. Why did it become extinct? Although the precise reasons for extinction
Dasyuridae. They are only found in the Australian island state of Tasmania. The Tasmanian Devils scientific name is Sarcophilus harrisii. They can run 13 km/h maximum. the tasmanian devils
Introductory The Tasmanian Devil is an endangered, native Australian animal which can only be found in the state of Tasmania. Although the Tasmanian devil only grows to the size of a small dog, their vicious temperament is what gave them their name of the 'Devil '. They are predominantly black with one or two white stripes on their neck and lower back. They have large sharp teeth, which enable them to tear meat from the carcasses of other animals. The Devil was first endangered in the early 20th
of the Year for Tasmania and his work as a motivational speaker. Cawthorn was born in Perth, Western Australia to an Indian mother, Annie and Scottish father, Peter, in a family of 11 children. Rural Tasmania where he grew up on country farm outside of Hobart. Currently in Balmain, Sydney with his wife Kate Cawthorn and their three children. Previously Cawthorn worked in sales before discovering a passion for helping people. This inspired him to work as a trainer in Northern Tasmania and lead to his
King River, Tasmania Outline the physical features of the King River. The river in Western Tasmania is made by two rivers, Eldon and South Eldon, coming together. It flows down for 52km to Lake Burbury where it goes through a tunnel to a power station. Along the sides of the river you can find huon pines - a type of plant native to Tasmania. The top part of the river lies in a glaciated valley and is surrounded by mountains. Asses the impact that humans have had on this water source. The King River
island of Tasmania and the eastern and southeastern coast of Australia. While they are in the water a lot, they will also waddle onto the riverbanks to dig burrows with their claws. These burrows are tunnels that have rooms or chambers. Platypuses also live under rock ledges, roots or debris. Though they exist on only one side of one continent, platypuses weather many climate extremes. They have been found in plateaus, lowlands, tropical rainforests, and the cold mountains of Tasmania and the Australian
Tasmania 7005 Ms Kelly Martin HR Coordinator Fero Group 44 Chisholm Cres Kewdale, WA, 6105 28th July 2014 Dear
Title of Speech: Australia the perfect place for tourist. Specific Purpose: educate my audience about the advantage of doing tourism in Australia Central Idea: to inform my audience about the variety of tourism that can be done in Australia. Adventure tourism, pleasure and relaxation tourism, cultural tourism, and sport tourism are the most popular kind that the people can do in Australia. INTRODUCTION I. (Attention) Australia that far, far, away country, the land of the most dangerous animals
Flinders Island Tasmania Next up in Tasmania we head for Flinders Island which is the main island of the Furneaux group, a collection of 52 islands stretching across Bass Strait between Tasmania and mainland Australia. There is much to do and explore on this island. Visit Wybalenna one of the most historic sites in relation to Tasmanian Aboriginals and the Furneaux group. The graveyard has unmarked aboriginal graves as well as graves of some of the first European settlers. In the cemetery the Young
I Speak For The Unspeakable: Animal Cruelty When we go to places such as the zoo, circuses, and aquariums we go to see animals that we have never seen before.Animals that have skills to do strange tricks.Though have you ever wondered if those animals you see are happy where they are?Being in cages away from home and family, do you ever feel like they aren’t treated as it seems?If they feel scared?Animals just like humans feel.They are aware of their surroundings.Aware that they will no longer be
the 3rd of September 1820 with 159 other convicts. He rebelled in his settlement at Sydney and within the first four years of his sentence received 350 lashes for attempting to escape and poor behaviour. He was sent in 1823 to Macquarie Harbour in Tasmania, a new
UNIT 201 – ECONOMIC DECISION MAKING TASMANIAN FORESTRY INDUSTRY STUDENT ID : STUDENT NAME : PROFESSOR : LOCATION : Bahrain DATE : August, 2014 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Tasmania is an island and a part of the Australia. Tasmania's main industries have been forestry, mining and tourism. Tasmania Forestry industry, for long time, had been an issue for Australian government. There are some steps taken by the Australian and Tasmanian governments to solve Forestry industry issues such as imposing