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Category: Plant and Animal Habitats 2010 Winners

Years 4-7

1st Place -
Bobtail

Steven Plant

(Flinders Park Primary School)

A very scary look from one of our unique Australian skinks. The Bobtail is often seen in our bush.
2nd Place -
Nature's Jewel

Nicola Thomas

(Churchlands Primary School)

Although we didn't find any treasure in the cave, nature's own jewels were just outside.
Highly Commended -
Dirty Digging

Karina Bray

(Jerdacuttup Primary School)

The echidna burrows its body into the dirt so that only its spines show and it can't be eaten by predators.
Highly Commended -
Close to Nature

Nicola Thomas

(Churchlands Primary School)

You don't have to go to any nature sanctuary to find fascinating wildlife. It can be as close as your own garden.

Years 8-10

1st Place -
Inquisitive Frog

William Plumb

(Scotch College)

Captured this motorpbike frog emerging out of some sage rushes in the South West of Western Australia.
2nd Place -
Fungi Breakthrough

Beau Eaton

(Northcliffe District High School)

Regardless of all the obstacles nature encounters it will still burst forth in a last ditched effort to regain life.
Highly Commended -
Nature's Gem

Jack Teague

(Christchurch Grammar School)

I found this amazing bug on campus. The contrast of the green and turquoise and the texture are what make this image special.
Highly Commended -
Dragon Wonder

Michael Visser

(John Calvin Christian College)

As this fiery delicate dragonfly stops to rest we should stop and think of how we can provide these magical creatures with a sustainable habitat.
Highly Commended -
Amidst the Wire

Madi Granger

(Nortchillfe District High School)

Forests provide refuge for many birds including this wren but are gradually disappearing from Western Australia as the animals are forced into new suburban habitats.

Years 11-12

1st Place -
Diplacodes Haematodes

Robert Widdeson

(Carine Senior High School)

The beautiful red of the dragonfly embodies its magnificent habitat of karijini national park whilst providing a sanctuary for its safety.
2nd Place -
Bright Delight

Rachael Barrett

(Bunbury Catholica College)

Of all the native plants in our garden the proteas are the favourites among birds and bees.
Highly Commended -
Harsh Reality

Zachary Cartledge

(Carine Senior High School)

The harshness of the Australian outback is shown when a kangaroo can't even find a life saving drink in a supposedly 'permanenet water source'.
Highly Commended -
Hydration

Georgia Hancock

(Leeming Senior High School)

35 degree heat in Perth there was scarce water around and bees were acting unnaturally by drinking from a dog bowl.

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