Instructions
Let's learn about some of Australia's amazing wildlife! Some of these animals are best viewed from a safe distance. Follow the instructions for each activity below.
Activity 1: Trace the Animal Names
Trace the letters to write the name of each animal. Read the fun fact about them!
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GREAT WHITE SHARK
It is a powerful swimmer with many sharp teeth.
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BOX JELLYFISH
It floats in the sea and has long tentacles.
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SALTWATER CROCODILE
It can live in rivers and the sea and has a big, strong jaw.
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FUNNEL-WEB SPIDER
This small animal builds a web shaped like a funnel on the ground.
Activity 2: Land or Sea?
Look at the animal list below. Write each animal's name in the correct box: does it live on LAND or in the SEA?
LAND ANIMALS
SEA ANIMALS
Activity 3: Drawing Time!
Choose one animal that lives on land and one that lives in the sea from the list. Draw a picture of them in the boxes!
My LAND animal picture
My SEA animal picture
Answer Key
Activity 2: Land or Sea?
LAND ANIMALS
Funnel-web Spider
Saltwater Crocodile*
SEA ANIMALS
Great White Shark
Box Jellyfish
Saltwater Crocodile*
*Note for the grown-up: The Saltwater Crocodile is tricky! It lives in both, so it is correct in either box. Great job for noticing!