Wombats and Kangaroo in the Snow
In Wombats and Kangaroo in the Snow, learn about the harsh conditions marsupials face in the Great Dividing Range. Kangaroos shelter their young in pouches; wombats can survive on very little food. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
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Q: What makes the conditions so harsh in the Great Dividing Range?
A: The high elevation means cold temperatures, snow, and harsh winds.
Q: What type of animal are most of Australia’s native mammals?
A: Most of Australia’s native mammals are marsupials.
Q: What enables the wombats to survive the tough conditions of the Great Dividing Range?
A: The wombats move slowly and only need a few mouthfuls of grass to sustain them for over a week.
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