Koalas

Koalas in South East Queensland are in serious decline and although they are relatively widespread across the Somerset region they are not very common anywhere. Council has put together a Koala in Somerset brochure (PDF 6.3MB) to help explain some of the challenges and threats that koalas face, as well as how Council hopes to reverse their decline. 

Koalas have been listed as a endangered species under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. 

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Flying Foxes

Flying foxes are protected native animals and play an important role in pollinating a variety of native plants, however, flying foxes can also cause concern to some residents. The state government remains the primary authority for the management of flying fox issues.

Find out more about bats and human health.

Birds

Somerset is a bird watcher’s paradise, with numerous species to be found across the various habitats in the region. In collaboration with Birds Queensland, Council has produced a handy brochure called Bird Places of Somerset that lists 35 locations for spotting birds and the species most likely to be viewed at each one.