People's Choice award

A Little Bushland Shelter

for the Mountain Pygmy-possum

Endangered

By Vanessa, age 11

I chose to draw the mountain pygmy-possum because it’s one of the most adorable creatures in Australia, but sadly, it’s endangered. Right next to it, I drew a bogong moth—the possum’s favorite food—which is also facing trouble and needs our protection. To fill my artwork with life, I added two incredible birds: the colorful orange-bellied parrot and the tiny forty-spotted pardalote. They are both so sweet and rare! I created this drawing because these beautiful animals need our love and help before they disappear forever.

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