Discovering wildlife

Read about discovering wildlife in Queensaland and some of the natural wildlife events that can be observed.

Read about the impacts of feeding wildlife with a number of case studies highlighting the impact.

Few other groups of animals have captured the human imagination more than the marine mammals. Find out about these amazing mammals.

Bandicoots habitat, behaviour and species information with illustrations.

Discover information about Queensland's native birdlife, such as Australian magpies, Bush stone-curlew, Channel-billed cuckoo, the Common Koel and many more.

The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a semi-aquatic monotreme. Information on appearance, distribution, habitat, diet, breeding, threats to survival, protected status and how the public can help.

Well adapted to their watery world, water rats have a streamlined body, webbed hind paws and a flat furry tail for a rudder. Glossy fur protects them from the cold. They hunt fiercely, favouring tree-roots as regular feeding spots on the bank. Look for broken shells and open mussels.

Learn more about Queensland’s native wildlife including how to live safely alongside them. Our educational activity sheets are a great way to help kids learn more about protected and threatened species.