Endangered Spices: Southern Brown Bandicoot
Available at the spectacular Cranbourne Gardens
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Endangered Species: Southern Brown Bandicoot (7–10)
Learn about the Southern Brown Bandicoot and what it needs to thrive in a heathland environment.
Students will learn how to identify the South Brown Bandicoot and be introduced to the conservation work being undertaken to save the species from extinction.
Location
Cranbourne Gardens
Year Level
Year 7 to Year 10
Students will
- Discover how Southern Brown Bandicoot characteristics contribute to nutrient cycles
- Look for evidence to confirm Southern Brown Bandicoot activity in the Australian Garden
- Learn about conservation and land management considerations for the Southern Brown Bandicoot, such as predator control and bushfire succession
Key focuses
- Bandicoots crawl in the urban sprawl
- Introduction to the species including ecology and threats
- Endangered species conservation program
Curriculum Links
Level 7-10 Science
Available Times
Morning: 10.15am - 11:45am (1.5 hours) Afternoon: 12.45pm - 2.15pm (1.5 hours)
Program Cost
$13.50 per student
Meeting Point
Education entrance, Observatory House