What animals live in wetlands?

Duckweed is a common plant among fresh water ponds, marshes, and quiet streams. This is a small plant which floats on the water. It is beneficial food for many fish. Duckweed is very important in wetlands because they absorb toxins which might find their way into the water. read more

The specific species of animals that are found in wetlands are determined by the wetland's location. For example, some birds that live in the wetlands of New South Wales include grebes, pelicans, cormorants, crakes, rails, ibis, egrets, herons, shorebirds, ducks, geese and swans. read more

Wetlands, whether they be swamps, marshes, bogs, or flood plains, are home to many interesting animals. Some have unusual adaptations that enable them to survive even when the wetland dries up during drought. You can learn about additional freshwater animals, including insects, in the Aquatic Critters Slide Show. read more