Habitats

Explore seven different animal and plant habitats: coasts, freshwater, Antarctica, forests, woodlands, arid zone and urban.

Freshwater habitats

Freshwater habitats are found throughout the Sydney region.

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Heathland habitat

Approximately 8 per cent of the Sydney Basin is heathland.

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Urban habitats

Lots of people live in big cities and towns. Many Australian plants and animals have adapted to live with us in our gardens, buildings, parks and harbours. Find out what might live in your backyard.

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Forest habitats

Forests are places with tall trees and a thick canopy. In Australia the three main types of forest include dry forests, wet forests and rainforests.

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Coastal sea habitat

Sydney's coastal seas extend from the lowest tide mark on the shore to about 40 km out to sea.

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Antarctic habitats

Many animals live in and visit Antarctica and the islands around it. Antarctic habitats include pack ice, mountains and the surrounding seas.

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Arid habitats

Australia is the second driest continent in the world. This does not mean that areas without fresh water do not have plants and animals. In fact, arid zone habitats are full of life. Some arid zone habitats include tall shrubs, heath, grasslands, sandy areas and rocky areas.

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