Native animals
Discover the Sunshine Coast's diverse array of wildlife. Learn about the region's rare and threatened species
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- Native animal species
Over 1600 individual flora and fauna species have been recorded within the Sunshine Coast's boundaries.
- Defensive and nesting birds
Learn more about the habits of defensive and nesting native birds in your region.
- Flying foxes
Four species of flying fox are native to mainland Australia and occur mostly in northern and eastern temperate and sub-tropical coastal areas.
- Marine Turtles
Find information about marine turtles on the Sunshine Coast, our plan to address the threats they face and get involved in the community programs to protect them.
- Sick or injured wildlife
Find out about what to do if you find a sick, injured or orphaned animal.
- Shorebirds
About two thirds of the Sunshine Coast's shorebird species migrate from the northern hemisphere each year, some travelling distances up to 15,000 kilometres one way.
- Conservation stories
Discover how we are helping to protect our local environment.
- Macropods
Learn more about plans to help protect kangaroos, wallabies and other macropods living on the Sunshine Coast.
- Koalas
Find out our plan to help protect Sunshine Coast koalas and how you can help.