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Australia has around 140 species of land snake and 32 recorded species of sea snakes.

The spotted-tailed or tiger quoll is mainland Australia's largest carnivorous marsupial.

Every year, humpback whales and southern right whales can be seen migrating along the NSW coastline.

Each year between April and November, Australia's eastern coastline comes alive with the spectacular acrobatic displays of humpback whales.

News and updates on the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme 

Southern right whales are protected throughout Australia and are listed as a threatened species in New South Wales.

Wombats are stout, sturdy marsupials native to Australia.

Wombats are extremely strong and determined animals and may sometimes build their burrows under houses, along driveways or along domestic stock routes. This may cause some inconvenience and conflict between wombats and people.

Woodlands are home to a great diversity of native birds, including robins, thornbills, honeyeaters and owls.

The bush stone-curlew, or bush thick-knee, is a large, mainly nocturnal, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Australia.