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Teaching resources

Lyrebird-related links, ideas and activities
​for the classroom or at home

More about lyrebirds

Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) mound dance Credit: Fir0002/Flagstaffotos Under the CC BY-NCPicture

Lyrebird facts

From mimicry to mating rituals... All about lyrebirds from the NSW Government's Environment, Energy and Science Group.
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Superb lyrebirds | Birdlife Australia

Learn about the superb lyrebird, listen to audio and find out how you can care for lyrebirds following the bushfires of 2019/2020. 

Lyrebird activities

FREE colouring-in sheets by Eloise Short

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Climate change and bushfires

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NASA Climate Kids

Everything kids need to know about climate change, its impact on plants and animals, and how to help.
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Bushfires in Australia

Bushfire facts for kids, PLUS teacher resources about fire safety from the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Lyrebird podcasts

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Mimicking Lyrebirds|Noisy by Nature 

​This brilliant little 10-minute episode from ABC's Noisy By Nature podcast makes for a perfect addition to any primary school unit or lesson involving Leonard the Lyrebird! Plus - some great questions at the bottom of the page for further learning. Enjoy!
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Sex, lyres & audiotape|ABC Radio

What makes the female lyrebird so fascinating? Find out in this
ABC Radio National podcast series by Offtrack's Ann Jones.
Ep 1: Lyrebirds - Repeat after me
Ep 2: Lyrebirds - Lyre, lyre, dance floors on fire
Ep 3: Lyrebirds - Lyrebird equality now!

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