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Why are some Australian animals and plants affected by the bush fires?
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How are plants and animals affected by bushfires?
Plants typically their leaves and bark burn but many plants are adapted to regrow. Though it sometimes depends on how hot the fire is.
A detailed article on plant ecology and biodiveristy of how plants are affected, in some cases benefit from bushfires...Australian National Botanical Gardens
Animals have a much harder time. The only animal able to properly survive are wombats that dig under the ground. Many animals die from smoke or are burnt.
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What Australian animals are endangered by the Australian bush fires?
Any Australian animals which live in the bush can be endangered by bushfires.Animals most at risk include:koalaspossums (especially the Leadbeater's Possum)glidersnumbats (far southwestern Australia only)quollswombats
Threats that effect plants and animals life?
Forest fires are a problem and some certain bugs are dangerous to plants.
How would the plant and animal population be affected?
If by people, then the animals might be hunted or lose their habitat. Loss of habitat causes include deforestation and forest fires. For plants, they might be demanded too much.
What fires help plants?
what fires help plants
How are wild fires good for animals plants and trees?
Because the fire returns essential minerals to the soil.
In your opinion what is the cause of extinction of animals?
The extinction of animals is caused by humans killing animals. Extinction of animals may also be caused by pollution or forest fires that are killing off the plants and trees.
What are the top 3 outputers of C02?
Ocean, Volcanoes, and Animals/Bacteria 4 is decaying plants, and 5 is Forest Fires.
What did Australian Kids have to do in the Bush?
light fires.
What damage caused by muck fires?
People who live in mountain areas and who live near rivers or streams are affected by mudflows. These people often have mud slides which can destroy property and lives.
How might prairie fires set from natural and human causes have affected the evolution of fire resistance in prairie grasses?
Periodic fires are extremely important in grasslands. Many plants of the prairies have developed heat-resistant seeds that need the heat in order to germinate. Some other plants have very deep root systems that have adapted to be capable of surviving the fires.
Is Aspen affected by the fires in Colorado Springs?
No.
Was warracknabeal affected by bush fires?
Nope
