Features of Antarctic Animals
24 May 2021

Features of Antarctic Animals

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What characteristics or features do groups of Antarctic animals have? What is the difference between a mammal, bird and fish? This extended resource is designed for Year 3 Biology students who are learning about the external features of animals. It … Continued
How do birds dazzle with colour and stay camouflaged?
23 Mar 2020

How do birds dazzle with colour and stay camouflaged?

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Researchers unravel the mystery of the colour of birds with Australasian lorikeets. This development in the understanding of bird feather colours shows students an application of their knowledge of ultraviolet light, adaptations and evolution. It is best suited to students … Continued
Parrots do probability
4 Mar 2020

Parrots do probability

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Study finds first evidence of statistical inference beyond great apes. Use this article as a practical application of probability and species adaptations for students in years 5 and 10 studying biological science. Word Count: 718 New Zealand’s smartest bird continues … Continued
Feathers evolved more than once
12 Feb 2019

Feathers evolved more than once

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Genetics Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Diversity and Evolution Years: 10 Feathers evolved more than once | Cosmos Feathers evolved more than once | Cosmos Word Count: 247 New evidence suggests that … Continued
Wind farms bad for raptors, but good news for lizards
6 Nov 2018

Wind farms bad for raptors, but good news for lizards

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems Physical Sciences - Energy Additional: Careers, Technology; Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Physical Sciences - Energy Years: 6, 7 Wind farms bad for raptors, but good news for lizards | … Continued
The feathered revolution: How dinosaurs became birds
15 Aug 2018

The feathered revolution: How dinosaurs became birds

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Genetics; Living Things Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Diversity and Evolution; Form and Function Years: 10 The feathered revolution: How dinosaurs became birds Word Count: 1875 This in-depth article discusses some of … Continued
Island life makes birds smarter
2 Aug 2018

Island life makes birds smarter

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Genetics; Living Things Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Diversity and Evolution; Form and Function Years: 10 Island life makes birds smarter Island life makes birds smarter Word Count: 283 Evolution in action … Continued
Iridescent camouflage in Nature
30 May 2018

Iridescent camouflage in Nature

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Genetics Physical Sciences – Energy Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Diversity and Evolution, Form and Function Physical Sciences – Energy Years: 4, 5, 9, 10 Bumblebees’ confusion over iridescence … Continued
Birds and mammals beat lizards and amphibians to survive climate change
6 Feb 2018

Birds and mammals beat lizards and amphibians to survive climate change

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Topics: Biological Sciences: Interdependence and Ecosystems; The Body Earth and Space Sciences – The Changing Earth Physical Sciences – Energy Additional - Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Form and Function; Diversity and Evolution  Earth and Space … Continued
The blackest bird feathers rival Vantablack
11 Jan 2018

The blackest bird feathers rival Vantablack

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems; Genetics Physical Sciences – Energy Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Diversity and Evolution Physical Sciences - Energy Years: 5, 6, 7, 10 The blackest bird feathers rival Vantablack The blackest bird … Continued