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Australian Little Penguins – Let’s Learn
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Australian Little Penguins – Let’s Learn

Photograph by JJ Harrison(jjharrison89@facebook.com)Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 Lets Learn About Australian Little Penguins Scientific Name: Eudyptula minor novaehollandiae Did you know? Despite spending most of their lives in the water, little penguins can only hold their breath for two minutes! Download our 8-page A5 booklet: Australian Little Penguins – Fun Facts and Activities Australian...

The Gloomy Octopus – Let’s Learn
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The Gloomy Octopus – Let’s Learn

Let’s Learn About The Gloomy Octopus   Scientific Name: Octopus tetricus Did you know? While most animals have red blood, octopuses blood is BLUE!!! Download our 8-page A5 booklet: Gloomy Octopus – Fun Facts and Activities Hands up everyone who has more than two arms! If your hand is up then you need to put...

Grey Nurse Sharks – Let’s Learn
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Grey Nurse Sharks – Let’s Learn

Lets Learn About Grey Nurse Sharks Scientific Name: Carcharius taurus Also known as: Sand Tiger Shark Did you know? While mating, male grey nurse sharks bite their female companions! Ouch! Download our 8-page A5 booklet: Grey Nurse Sharks – Fun Facts and Activities This week was scary and exciting! We learned some truly bizarre things...

Leafy Sea Dragons – Let’s Learn!
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Leafy Sea Dragons – Let’s Learn!

Lets Learn About Leafy Sea Dragons Scientific Name: Phycodurus eques Did you know? Male leafy sea dragons carry the eggs of their young on the soft, spongy brood patch under their tails! Download our 8-page A5 booklet: Leafy Sea Dragons – Fun Facts and Activities This week we’re exploring a fascinating Australian coastal fish, the...