AOW 1.27.20

Consideration for Discussion

• Some 480 million animals have perished in the Australian fires.
• Discuss the term "adaptation," and its role in an animal's survival.

Considerations for Discussion

• Describe the reactions of different species when they sense a fire danger.
• Once the stay or go decision is made, what are the challenges after the fire passes?

Considerations for Discussion

• Which species can actually benefit following a fire? How do they benefit?
• What are the advantages of staying in a known but burned habitat following a fire?

Considerations for Discussion

• After asking your teacher or doing a quick internet search- why have the fires been so bad this year in Australia? What are ways to minimize the fires and the damage to wildlife?