Wetland Wildlife
What native Australian frog is commonly found in WA wetlands and makes a motorbike-like sound?
Motorbike frog
Name a wetland found in the Beeliar Wetlands chain.
Bibra Lake, Thomsons Lake, Kogolup Lake, etc.
What does "hydrology" refer to in a wetland context?
The movement and distribution of water
Name one common human-related threat to wetlands.
Pollution, development, litter, etc.
True or False: Wetlands are only found in remote or rural areas.
False
Which WA wetland turtle is also known as the “long-necked turtle”?
Oblong Turtle
What kind of water is found in most WA wetlands?
Fresh
Name a natural source of water for wetlands.
Rainfall, groundwater, or rivers
What invasive species threaten wetland frogs and birds?
Feral cats or cane toads
What do wetlands help filter out of water?
Pollutants, sediment, and nutrients
What is a key role of macroinvertebrates in wetlands?
They are indicators of water quality
Are Bibra Lake and Thomsons Lake natural or man-made wetlands?
Natural
What does the term “ephemeral wetland” mean?
A wetland that only holds water seasonally or temporarily
What impact does road runoff have on wetland water quality?
Introduces chemicals and sediment
Which Australian state has the highest number of Ramsar-listed wetlands?
New South Wales
Name a rush commonly found in WA wetlands.
Bulrush
What plant often grows in the shallow edges of wetlands and looks like tall grass?
Reeds or rushes
Why are wetlands important for flood control?
They absorb and store excess water
Why is climate change a threat to wetland ecosystems?
Causes drying, temperature changes, alters habitats
What unique tree is often found growing in WA wetlands and has sponge-like bark?
Paperbark Tree (Melaleuca)
Name 3 wetland birds commonly found around Bibra or Yangebup Lake.
Black Swan, Egret, Australian Shelduck
What is the name of the international agreement that helps protect important wetlands, and which WA wetland areas are listed under it?
The Ramsar Convention
In a hydrological cycle diagram of a wetland, where does water typically exit?
Evaporation, infiltration, or outflow to rivers/oceans
Give 2 examples of current mitigation strategies in WA.
Boardwalks, revegetation, signage, stormwater filters, fencing
Name a traditional use of wetlands by Noongar people.
Food gathering, cultural practices, medicine, freshwater source