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1. What are the key biological attributes of the
Western Swamp Tortoise and where is the species
found?
2. What factors have led to the Western Swamp
Tortoise becoming an endangered species?
3. What conservation efforts have been made to
improve the endangered species status of the
Western Swamp Tortoise and which
groups/organisations have been and
continue to be, involved?
Inquiry Questions
FindingsAttributes:
1.Semi-aquatic freshwater,
short necked tortoise
2.Webbed feet
3.Varied shell colours including cream and brown
4.Maximum shell size 155mm adult males and 135mm
adult females
5.Wild populations exist only in the Swan Valley in a
small number of protected nature reserves
Findings Cont…
Contributing factors to endangered status
Human activity – land development
Age to maturity
Climate change
Bush fires
Predators
Findings cont…
Conservation efforts
Western Swamp Tortoise Recovery Plan
Key conservation efforts within the plan include;
The existence and management and protection of the
Nature Reserves where tortoise populations occur in the
wild,
A successful captive breeding program at Perth Zoo
The existence of captive “insurance populations” at
both Perth and Adelaide Zoos
Public education and awareness programs
Western Swamp Tortoise Recovery Plan
Developed by key organisations committed to
ensuring the continuity of the species
Realistic Goals and Outcomes
Conclusions
Implications & call to action Further and ongoing commitment required
Recovery Plan should ensure this, however a focus
must be kept on education and awareness
Personal interest to explore further
Cross-curriculum Priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories
and cultures
Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia,
and
Sustainability
SustainabilityCode Organising ideas
Systems
OI.1 The biosphere is a dynamic system providing conditions that sustain life on Earth.
OI.2All life forms, including human life, are connected through ecosystems on which they depend for their wellbeing
and survival.
OI.3 Sustainable patterns of living rely on the interdependence of healthy social, economic and ecological systems.
World Views
OI.4World views that recognise the dependence of living things on healthy ecosystems, and value diversity and
social justice are essential for achieving sustainability.
OI.5World views are formed by experiences at personal, local, national and global levels, and are linked to
individual and community actions for sustainability.
Futures
OI.6The sustainability of ecological, social and economic systems is achieved through informed individual and
community action that values local and global equity and fairness across generations into the future.
OI.7Actions for a more sustainable future reflect values of care, respect and responsibility, and require us to explore
and understand environments.
OI.8
Designing action for sustainability requires an evaluation of past practices, the assessment of scientific and
technological developments, and balanced judgments based on projected future economic, social and
environmental impacts.
OI.9Sustainable futures result from actions designed to preserve and/or restore the quality and uniqueness of
environments.
Knowledge about the Inquiry process
Stars and Wishes…
An insight into and the beginnings of an
understanding of the Australian Curriculum
Framework
Use of Web 2.0 tools and technology