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, how it survives and why it matters, supported by photographs, diagrams and links to NSW syllabus content, ideal for classroom inquiry, excursion follow-up and independent research. Check back regularly to view new fact sheets.

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Fauna fact sheets

Browse amphibian fact sheets about frogs, toadlets and other amphibians

Amphibian fact sheets

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

Browse bird fact sheets about Australian native birds

Bird fact sheets

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

Browse invertebrate fact sheets about insects, spiders, crustaceans and other small animals

Invertebrate fact sheets

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

Browse mammal fact sheets about native and introduced mammals

Mammal fact sheets

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

Browse reptile fact sheets about lizards, snakes and turtles

Reptile fact sheets

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

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.

Browse habitat fact sheets on trees, shrubs, ground cover, leaf litter, rocks, logs and water

Habitat fact sheets

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

Browse plant fact sheets on native shrubs, grasses, trees and ground covers of NSW

Plant fact sheets

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

Learn with us

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Learning programs

Explore our primary and secondary incursions and excursions that utilise a range of environments while learning about Australian flora and fauna.

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Learning resources

Find on line lessons and classroom ideas that can be used to learn about native plants and animals.