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Children's book written by a 5th grader as part of a science project.
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Wombats and The
Maple Sugar Tree
By: Elisha Hill
wombats are extremely strong and muscular. They're
animals with a barrel-shaped body, big and fat. They have
a short, strong neck, and a, flat head. They have small
eyes. While they can’t see that good, they have a great
sense of smell and excellent hearing. They are also able to
detect slight ground movement.
HOW DO A WOMBATS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS HELP IT SURVIVE?
For protection , the wombat uses its backside. It has extra strong , thick skin on its lower back. Because a wombat's burrow is only just big enough for the wombat itself to fit into, in the event of a dog or dingo attack, it will turn around and present only that thicker hide to the enemy, a hide that is difficult for a dingo's teeth to destroy. In the absence of a wombat tail, there is nothing for a predator to grasp onto,
either.
THE WOMBATS HABITAT Wombats have a lot of adaptations that allow them to live in a lot of
habitats from grasslands, to the bush, to mountain s. Their front legs are equipped with sharp claws for digging. This let’s them to both forage for plants roots (one of their food sources), and dig burrows for shelter. The claws are strong enough to enable the wombat to dig in the toughest soil. The only surfaces they cannot dig in are solid rock and loose
beach-like sand. They are nocturnal, sheltering in their burrows during the day.
PHYSICAL LOCATIONS FOR
WOMBATS Wombats are native to Australia.
Depending on there types, wombats live in the southern part of
South Australia, Victoria, and NSW, and the southwestern corner
of Western Australia. They range from grasslands to mountains
and hillsides - wherever they can dig burrows and find food.
They tend not to be found in desert regions, because there is
insufficient food.
PICTURES OF WOMBATS
Other Organisms that are
classified as Wombats…..
Wombats belong to wombat family.
Phascolomidae
The lomman wombat is classified as a
genus phascolomis!
Pictures of Organisms that are
classified as wombats…….
The Common Wombat
The Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat
The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat or Yaminon
Interesting facts about
Wombats!
•Wombats are quite heavy and an angry wild wombat can easily knock an adult over!!
•The hairy-nosed wombat's nose is covered with
fur and so appears hairy!
Farmers consider wombats pests because they
damage crops and fences, and cattle may break
their legs by stepping in wombat burrows!
THE SUGER MAPEL TREE!
A little about The maple sugar
tree
It can reach the height of 135 feet!
It’s trunk can be 5 feet across!!
The Sugar Maple Tree has gray bark and
dark green leaves.
What physical characteristics
does a Sugar Maple Tree
survive?
It’s hard bark
Deep roots
It’s tallness
Description of a Sugar Maple
Tree’s Habitat
It is in the forest were a lot of
soil is at.
It might have some trees
growing around it.
Other Organisms that are
classified as The Sugar Maple Tree Norway Maple
Silver Maple
Japanese Maple
Bird’s eye Maple
Pictures of organisms that are
classified as The Sugar Maple
Tree
Awesome facts about The
Sugar Maple Tree!
It’s sap is used to make
Maple Syrup!
strong wood, is mostly used
to make furniture, and
flooring.
Words you may not know?
muscular----is very strong and tough
Absence----to not be at a certain place
Adaptations--things that help it survive
Pests--something or someone who is annoying to
a person
Characteristics--describing someone or something
Habitat--- a place were a person or an animal lives
Organisms--a living thing, e.g. a plant, animal
THANK YOU FOR READING MY BOOK
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