Munibung Hill is home to a diverse range of fauna.
Mammals who rely on the hill and natural habitat for their existence include the endangered Squirrel Glider along with Bandicoots, Echidnas and Possums.
Reptiles are also well represented with Goanna’s, Bearded Dragons, Blue Tongue Lizzards, Long Neck Tortoise and the non venimouse Green Tree Snake all calling Munibung Hill their home.
Scientists now believe our very own human existence depends on the survival of our feathered friends. The hill and it’s remaining natural habitat support a wide variety of Australian birds; White Sulpher Crested and Black Cockatoos, Firetail Finch, Kookaburra, King Parrot, Australian Raven, Eastern Yellow Robin, Whiptail, Blue Wren, Australian Minors, Swamp-Harrier, Brush Turkey, Shrike Cuckoo, Noisy Friar Bird and Nankeen Kestrels can be seen on and around the hill. Other species such as the White Bellied Sea Eagles can also be seen soaring above the hill. While the eagles mainly feed off aquatic creatures, such as fish, turtles and sea snakes, they also prey on mammals.
Native fauna continue to suffer from habitat loss whether they are feathered, furry or scaly friends. As more land is cleared of trees, native grasses and low lying bush areas around the hill to make way for new housing and industry developments, valuable shelter and food sources are lost. A recent Macquarie Hills subdivision saw all existing mature trees, native grasses, shrubs and wildlife removed to make way for a 76 lot housing development. By considering our local Fauna friends alongside future developments we can create a better future for humans and all living creatures on the planet.