Aussie Habitat Map

One morning a postcard arrived at the farm. It had a picture of a big map of Australia on the front.

"Let's find where all the Aussie animals live!" said Suzy.

Canberra the cow pointed to the middle of the map with her hoof. "That is the red desert. It is hot and dry. The thorny devil lizard lives there."

Little Thunder pointed to the top. "What about all that green?"

"That is the tropical rainforest," said Spike. "It rains a lot. The cassowary lives there with its bright blue neck."

Suzy traced the edge of the map. "And here is the gum forest, where koalas munch leaves all day."

"And the sea!" laughed Little Thunder. "Turtles and fish live there."

Spike thought about their own farm. "We live in the grassland. It is perfect for cows, sheep and working dogs."

Canberra smiled. "Every animal has a home that gives it food, water and shelter. That is its habitat."

Little Thunder looked around the paddock. "Then this is the best habitat in the world," he said, "because my friends are here."