November 19, 2021

Koala's Wearing Fitness Trackers - Behind the News

Researchers at a wildlife park in Adelaide are putting fitness devices on koalas! They’re trying to come up with non-invasive techniques to monitor koala populations, and the devices are helping them make sure the animals aren’t getting too stressed out. Amelia went along to find out how it’s going.

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Students will learn about koalas’ physical adaptations and create a fact file of the species. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the issues facing koala populations. Science – Years 4-7.
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