Monday 26 August 2024

Room 29 learn about the Fabulous Whio

 Sanulya- "Where do whio go on their journey?"

 Indie-Rose- "What does it eat?"

Ruben- Where is the crystal clear water where we could find them?""

 Margoh- "What colours are they?"

Elora- "What size are they?"

First, we wondered about the Whio...

Celine- "Where do they live in NZ?"

Benji- "Who discovered the Whio?"

Ariel- "How big are they?"

Bella Rose - "What species are they?"

Jace- "Are they harmful?"

Willow - "What do they do?" 

We learned lots of information about the whio.

  • Whio live in New Zealand
  • They live in fast-flowing crystal clear rivers.
  • The parents stay with their chicks to look after them
  • Whio and endangered
  • Whio are on the $10 note
  • Stoats are their main predator
  • they are camouflaged
  • Whio have special features including a rubber bill, wedded feet, streamlined body, and waterproof feathers.





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