Amphibian fact sheets

Explore our amphibian fact sheets, featuring frogs, toadlets and other amphibians native to Sydney, NSW and the surrounding region. These engaging, curriculum-aligned resources have been designed for primary and secondary students and their teachers, offering clear information on lifecycle, adaptations, habitats and conservation.

Common eastern froglet fact sheet

A small frog that lives in damp places and makes a constant “crick-crick-crick” sound all year.

Red-crowned toadlet fact sheet

A small Sydney frog with bright red patches that hides in sandstone forests and lays eggs on land.

Striped marsh frog fact sheet

A common frog with a pale stripe on its back that makes a loud “tok” call near ponds and creeks.

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Learning programs

Explore our primary and secondary incursions and excursions that examine animal habitats and ecosystems.

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Learning resources

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

Illustration representing native plants and animals used for Field of Mars flora and fauna fact sheets to support primary and secondary learning.

Flora and fauna fact sheets

Learn more about other Australian animals and plants.