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Fact files

The following fact files will help you learn more about some of Victoria’s native plants and animals.

Animals


Australian Fur Seal


Brushtail Possum
Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby

Eastern Grey Kangaroo
Emu
Freckled Duck

Hooded Plover
Crimson Rosella
Koala

Superb Lyrebird   

Eastern Ground Parrot  

Eastern Ground Parrot
Spotted Tail Quoll


Weedy Seadragon

 

 

 

Plants


Common Heath
Golden Wattle
Grass Tree

Mountain Ash
Victorian Orchids

Other fact sheets

The Department of Environment and Primary Industries provides fact sheets for:

Other websites with excellent information about individual species include:

  • Museum Victoria's Online field guide covers most animals that you will find in Victoria
  • The Atlas of Living Australia provides information about most Australian plants and wildlife including species information, images, distribution maps and more
  • Birdlife Australia provides excellent information about Australian birds

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