On Friday 28 July, our Year 11 Unit 2 Biology classes visited Healesville Sanctuary to learn about the sanctuary's involvement in Australian animal species conservation.
Students observed many animals, including a mating pair of emus, and collected data on their behaviours. This allowed the students to consider how the animals' adaptations enable them to survive in the wild. Students also built on their knowledge of ecological relationships within ecosystems and human impact on biodiversity.
Below Hayley H (Year 11 Blue) writes about the excursion:
On the Biology excursion to Healesville Sanctuary, it was amazing to see a Tasmanian devil asleep with its baby, especially because it is an endangered animal struggling out in the wild. The day was filled with seeing a wide range of unique animals, and it was really great to specifically learn about the emus, kangaroos and platypus, in particular. The Spirits of the Sky show also added some excitement to the day, seeing many of Australia's native birds flying around all of us. Overall, it was an amazing experience that I took a lot away from.
