Fact sheets

Fact sheets overview

Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre fact sheets provide student-friendly, curriculum-aligned information on Australian animals, plants, habitats, ecosystems and environments for primary and secondary students and teachers in NSW. Each fact sheet explains what the species or environment is like, where it is found, its adaptations, supported by photographs and visuals, ideal for classroom inquiry, excursion follow-up and independent research.

These fact sheets provide an overview of species found in the Field of Mars Reserve, bushland and gardens around Sydney and in other parts of NSW. Explore more than 130 student-friendly fact sheets across fauna, flora, habitats, ecosystems and environments. Check back regularly to view new and updated fact sheets.

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Fauna fact sheets

Amphibian fact sheets

Discover fact sheets on frogs, toadlets and other amphibians from Sydney and across NSW. Includes 4 fact sheets.

Bird fact sheets

Explore bird fact sheets featuring Australia’s native birds, from honeyeaters and cockatoos to shorebirds and raptors. Includes 27 fact sheets.

Invertebrate fact sheets

Browse invertebrate fact sheets showcasing insects, spiders, crustaceans and other small animals found in NSW. Includes 65 fact sheets.

Mammal fact sheets

Check out mammal fact sheets covering native and introduced mammals of Sydney and NSW, such as possums, bandicoots, bats and wallabies. Includes 8 fact sheets.

Reptile fact sheets

View reptile fact sheets that highlight lizards, snakes and turtles from NSW. Includes 8 fact sheets.

Ecosystems, environments and flora fact sheets

Browse fact sheets on Australian ecosystems and environments such as forests, mangroves and reserves

Ecosystems and environment fact sheets

Discover fact sheets on broader systems like eucalypt forests, mangroves, coastal saltmarsh and reserves such as the Field of Mars. Includes 4 fact sheets.

Habitat fact sheets

Explore habitat fact sheets on trees, shrubs, ground covers, leaf litter, rocks and logs, and water bodies. Includes 7 fact sheets.

Plant fact sheets

Browse plant fact sheets highlighting native shrubs, grasses, trees and ground covers of NSW, such as banksias, grass-trees and paperbarks. Includes 12 fact sheets.