NSW floods: fears for echidnas and wombats trapped underground

Extent of devastation wrought on native animals will only become apparent as water recedes

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Days of sustained rain has led to concerns for ground-dwelling animals, such as wombats and echidnas, which can become trapped in their habitat by flood waters.

Coastal swells have also caused marine species to be swept off course, with baby sea turtles found washed ashore in places including Sydney's Bronte beach.