Some of the native creatures that might still live in the remaining small patches of bushland in Randwick City include possums, small lizards, birds, frogs, flying foxes, bats, insects and native bees.
An animal's habitat includes where they nest, what they eat and the area that they move or travel over. Many different types of habitat still exist in Randwick City Council, such as:
- Sydney sandstone gully forest
- Coastal freshwater swamp
- Coastal dune heath
- Eastern Suburbs banksia scrub
If we want to save our native animals, we must retain our native plants in large enough areas to be sustainable and protect them from predators, particularly cats. You can make changes to your own garden to encourage wildlife.
Approximately 290 species of indigenous fauna (frogs, reptiles, birds and mammals) have been recorded in Randwick City. These include 233 bird species, 27 reptile species, 15 frog species and 15 mammal species (including marine animals recorded near shore).
Some of the animals that would have lived here before the city grew include kangaroos and wallabies; marsupial mice; wombats; echidnas; emus and many different bird species, especially small birds and sea birds; snakes and lizards such as goannas; frogs and fish.
For more information on the fauna in Randwick City, contact us and ask to speak to Council's Bushland Management Team, or visit your local library.
For a colour brochure with pictures in PDF format, click on the link below.