Documentos de Académico
Documentos de Profesional
Documentos de Cultura
The land form is mostly large wilderness areas with fast flowing rivers
and waterfalls, lakes and Mountains.
Tasmanian Flag
The Tasmanian Devil is one of the animals that are threatened with
extinction due to a strange Facial Tumour Disease. It was first observed
in 1996 and its cause is still unknown.
Wedged-tailed eagle is the forest’s top predator but now is under threat
due to a large range of problems with people.
During an ice age, the first inhabitants crossed over to the island from
mainland Australia via a land bridge. Indigenous Tasmanians were the
most southerly population on the earth at that time.
The original Tasmanians were hunters and gatherers. They had a good
understanding of their environment and the seasons. Using this
knowledge, they were able to harvest a variety of food sources.
Outstanding Aborigines
In the midst of this tragic time for the indigenous population, there were
some outstanding individuals. One Aborigine who tried to make a
positive difference was Truganini. Even today, her story is an inspiration
to everyone.
Another well-loved Tasmanian Aborigine is Fanny Cochrane Smith. To
me, her life story is a shining example for us all. She strikes me as
someone who had a generous spirit and a giving heart.
Aboriginal heritage
You can learn about Aboriginal history and culture at these places:
In Aboriginal history and culture, there are many stories explaining why
land forms and creatures are endowed with certain features.
Taraba - The Tasmanian Devil - why the creature looks and sounds as it
does today
Toorittya - The Wattle Bird - why the bird looks and sounds as it does
today
Koonya - The Black Swans - how these creatures came into being
Luina - The Blue Wren - how this beautiful bird got its appearance
Oonah - The Platypus - how this creature got its unusual appearance