There is currently a huge drive to get rid of all predators from New Zealand. Predators are animals that, in some way, damage our natural environment. Many organisations are working hard to accomplish this goal.
Click on the links below to watch videos about three of the current projects operating to make New Zealand ‘Predator Free by 2050.’
Predator Free Video #1: Cacophony Project
Predator Free Video #2: Taranaki Mounga Project
Predator Free Video #3: Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP)
On your blog, tell us which one of the videos you liked the best and why..
I pick the cacophony project because I think the technology behind the cacophonometer and the cacophonator. Its amazing how they use the microphone to keep track of the pests/animals that go in Grant's backyard. the cocophonator is also an incredible invention. The use of the inf-red camera is very smart.
Activity 3: The Power of Ten
Sir David Attenborough is a famous TV presenter from England who loves nature and the natural world. He has spent his career filming documentaries about the planet and working hard to protect it. In a recent interview, Sir David was asked to reflect on all that he had learned and to imagine that he had suddenly been given the power to save 10 animals and/or plants from extinction (disappearing forever).
3. Solenodon
Let’s imagine that you had the same power and that you could save 10 species (animals or plants) from extinction. Who would you save? If I had the choice I would probably save animals like the elephant, white tiger and rhinoceros because they are unique and have lived for centuries on earth. I would also like to save some of my favourite flowers including hydrangeas and calla lily flowers. What about you?
Left to right: White tiger, Hydrangeas, Calla Lily
On your blog, list 10 species (animals or plants) that you would protect from extinction. For each one, give a reason as to why you think it is important to protect.
10. Giant panda
9. Venus's flower basket
8. Spatuletail hummingbird
7. Blue whale
6. Elephant
5. Hydrangea
4. Sumatran tiger
3. Hawksbill turtle
2. Whale shark
1. Loggerhead turtle
ReplyDeleteKia Ora Taleisha,
It’s a very interesting video isn’t it! Grant has been working with the ZIP ( Zero Invasive Predators) to help make New Zealand predator free by 2050. Do you think that they all the organisations and people who are working to make New Zealand, Predator Free by 2050, will be able to do it? I agree with you that it is amazing that technology can be used to help with projects like this. Hopefully Grant’s invention will be able to be used soon in the fight against predators. Do think you there is anything you and your family could do to help in the fight with predators?
Keep up the great work!
Blog ya later,
Dani
Kia Ora Taleisha,
ReplyDeleteI like your animals or plants that you would like to protect.I would like to protect the giant panda because they are cute and interesting.
Keep up the good work,
Alexandria.