native compagnons (brolga1)

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A brolga is an Australian crane, also known as "Native Companions". An Aboriginal legend tells of a beautiful young woman who was turned into a tall, slender bird. Her name was Bralgah. The complicated dance of the brolga is imitated by the Aborigines in some of their dances. YOU CAN FIND THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESENTATION ON MY WEBSITE HERE (copy and paste this link): http://www.slideshare.net/michaelasanda/native-compagnons-brolga1-7793337

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By: sandamichaela (9 month(s) ago)

thank you Andonia! I love Brolga and Australia too!

By: Andonia (9 month(s) ago)

Very nice! Thank you, Michaela!

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Brolga

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a continent, a country, an island

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The Brolga, Grus rubicunda, is a majestic Australian bird well known for its wonderful mating dance

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It is found across the tropical north, southwards through north-east and east central areas, as well as central New South Wales to western Victoria

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These tall birds are up to 130cm in height with a wingspan of up to 240cm. The female is shorter than the male. Brolgas have a featherless red head and a grey crown.

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An Aboriginal legend tells of a beautiful young woman who always danced instead of working. She was turned into a tall, slender bird. Her name was Bralgah.

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A brolga is an Australian crane, also known as "Native Companions"

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Sound : One tree plain - Mark Atkins and Janawirri Yiparrka Pictures: internet Arangement: Sanda Foişoreanu www.slideshare.net/michaelasanda