Plants and animals in wetlands A wide range of plants and animals depend on wetlands for their survival.photo_cameraOpen description Australian pelicans at Bundjalung National Park closeClose descriptionImage Credit: Nick Cubbin/DCCEEW Plants in wetlands Several thousand plant species grow in wetlands, ranging from mosses and grasses to shrubs and trees.east Birds in wetlands Huge numbers of birds spend all or part of their life cycles in wetlands, which provide habitat and food sources for them to survive.east Fish in wetlands Fish use wetlands for breeding, feeding and shelter, whether that’s in coastal or inland environments.east Frogs in wetlands Two-thirds of the frog species known in New South Wales depend on wetlands for their survival.east Mammals in wetlands At least 9 species of mammal live in NSW wetlands, where they find plentiful supplies of their preferred foods.east Reptiles in wetlands Many reptiles are dependent on NSW wetlands, including freshwater turtles, water skinks, snakes and water dragons.east
