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This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Daily Planet Goes to Australia
- Grade Level: Junior High (7-9)-Adult
- Subjects: Social Studies, Technology
- Produced By: Exploration Production Inc.
- Year: 2008
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Running Time: 60m
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Australia is one of the most fire-prone areas of the world and due to the growing climate crisis, the importance of fire prevention and safety is gaining momentum. Find out how Australian researchers are packing a punch with boxers by using science to remove the guesswork in the ring. Explore The Great Barrier Reef - the world's largest coral reef ecosystem and one of the natural wonders of the world. Discover why kangaroos are one of Australia's most beloved animals. As the world's driest continent, Australians are growing concerned about their fresh water supply, especially in the wake of global warming. Toss a boomerang - one of Australia's oldest inventions. Travel to Coober Pedy where the locals are living down under - literally! Here, residents have engineered a new way of escaping the fierce temperatures by building homes underground.