Native animals We work to protect our native animals and their habitats. Learn more about some of our unique and unusual native species.photo_cameraOpen description A mountain pygmy possum (Burramys parvus) in Kosciuszko National Park closeClose descriptionImage Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW Protected species Native animals are protected by the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.east Native animal facts Learn about some well-known and some not so well-known NSW native animals.east Living with native animals Native animals may live in our backyards, parks, bushland and waterways near urban neighbourhoods.east Helping wildlife in emergencies We work with the community and wildlife rehabilitation groups to rescue and care for injured and distressed native wildlife in an emergency, such as prolonged drought or after fire or flood.east Rehabilitating native animals Injured, sick or orphaned native animals require specialised care and treatment to recover and be returned to the wild.east Approaching marine mammals in New South Wales Check how close you can legally go to a whale, dolphin, dugong or seal. The laws are to protect you and to stop you from disturbing them.east Sick or injured animals Advice on assisting sick and injured native animals and who to contact for help.east
