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Wetlands

The Mammals of NSW Wetlands

Introduction
Introduced Mammals
Threatened Mammals
Some examples of the mammals that may be found in NSW
     wetlands
References and Further Reading
Multimedia

Introduction

There are only two truly aquatic mammals in NSW, the platypus (a monotreme) and the eastern water rat (a rodent). Both are dependent on wetlands and rivers for their survival.

Several other mammals find their food and/or shelter in wetlands, although they are not confined to them. They include kangaroos, wallabies, rats, planigales and bats.

Introduced Mammals

Several introduced mammals, such as the fox and the feral pig, are commonly found in NSW wetlands.

Farmers also use wetlands for the grazing of cattle and sheep or other livestock.

Threatened Mammals

Three of the mammals that are commonly found in NSW wetlands (The Little Pied Bat, the Koala and the Common Planigale) are also listed as vulnerable under Schedule 2 of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. Further details on threatened species conservation in NSW can be found on the National Parks and Wildlife website.

Some examples of the mammals that may be found in NSW wetlands

Native Mammals
Monotremes Platypus	Marsupials Examples: Planigales Kangaroos Koala Wombats
Placental Mammals Rodents (Rats) Bats
Introduced Mammals Feral Pigs, Goats, Foxes, Cows, Sheep

References & Further Reading

Brooker, M. G. 1983. Mammals. In "Wetlands in New South Wales". (Ed C. Haigh). National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW.

Slater, P. and Parish, S. (1997). A First Field Guide to Australian Mammals. Steve Parish Publishing, Brisbane.

Strahan, R. (Ed.) 1983. The Australian Museum Complete Book of Australian Mammals. Angus and Robertson, Sydney.

Strahan, R. (Ed) 1995. The Mammals of Australia: the National Photographic Index of Australian Wildlife. Australian Museum/ Reed Books, Chatswood, NSW.

Multimedia

Webster Publishing. Webster's Mammals of Australia - A multimedia CD-ROM in the 'Australian Animals' Series