In this section we explore
Ecosystems - where does the Tasmanian Devil live, what is its food chain
and what is affecting this.
The following articles and
resources offer some background information
This article describes the
impact of the non-native red-fox on the local Tasmanian ecosystem. A
short article - easily readable by 7-10.
This article is written in
simpler language suitable for grades 3-8 and explains some of the effects
of loss of Devils on other animals
There is a good discussion
question at end - which links to a
blog discussion
Suggested
learning activity
Consider the natural ecosystem
of the Tasmanian devil -
- draw a food chain showing
all relationships of the Tasmanian Devil in a healthy population.
- show what will happen
to the various links as the Devil population decreases
- consider the impact of
the Red Fox.
