People's Choice award

Hidden Under the Water

for the Maugean Skate

Endangered

By Freddy, age 7

I painted the Maugean skate because not many people know this amazing animal. It lives in Tasmania and needs clean water to survive. In my picture, there are pipes and machines around it because I wanted to show that its home is changing. The Maugean skate cannot tell us it is in trouble, so I hope my painting can speak for it. I hope people will help keep its home safe.

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