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Glossy black-cockatoos are one of the more threatened species of cockatoo in Australia and are listed as a vulnerable in New South Wales.

Many people have taken to encouraging lorikeets into their gardens by giving them foods based on sugar, honey or jam. However, this act of 'kindness' can cause the death of lorikeets at an early age.

The platypus and 2 species of echidna are the world's only monotremes, or egg-laying mammals.

Shearwaters are well-known wanderers of the sea. About 10 species can usually be seen along the NSW coast, diving into the water or skimming across its surface.

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.