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Author | : Ken Richardson |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 243 |
Release | : 2012-07-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643107150 |
This book provides an authoritative source of information on kangaroos and their relatives. Topics include: species characteristics and biology, adaptations and function, and conservation. The book also discusses culling and the commercial kangaroo harvest, as well as national attitudes to kangaroos and their value for tourism. There are 71 recognised species of kangaroo found in Australasia. Of these, 46 are endemic to Australia, 21 are endemic to the island of New Guinea, and four species are found in both regions. The various species have a number of common names, including bettong, kangaroo, pademelon, potoroo, quokka, rat kangaroo, rock wallaby, tree kangaroo, wallaby and wallaroo. Illustrated in full colour, Australia’s Amazing Kangaroos will give readers insight into the world of this intriguing marsupial – an animal that has pride of place on the Australian Coat of Arms.
Author | : Alan Newsome |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 2016-07-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1486301576 |
The red kangaroo is at the heart of Australia’s ecological identity. It is Australia’s largest terrestrial land mammal, the largest extant marsupial, and the only kangaroo truly restricted to Australia’s arid interior. Almost nothing was known about the ecology of the red kangaroo when Alan Newsome began to study it in 1957. He discovered how droughts affect reproduction, why red kangaroos favour different habitats during droughts from those after rains, and that unprecedented explosions in red kangaroo numbers were caused by changes to the landscape wrought by graziers. Most importantly, he realised the possibilities of enriching western science with Indigenous knowledge, a feat recognised today as one of the greatest achievements of his career. First drafted in 1975 and now revised and prepared for publication by his son, The Red Kangaroo in Central Australia captures Alan’s thoughts as a young ecologist working in Central Australia in the 1950s and 1960s. It will inspire a new generation of scientists to explore Australia’s vast interior and study the extraordinary adaptations of its endemic mammals. It will also appeal to readers of other classics of Australian natural history, such as Francis Ratcliffe's Flying Fox and Drifting Sand and Harry Frith's The Mallee Fowl, The Bird that Builds an Incubator.
Author | : Sara Louise Kras |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 25 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Kangaroos |
ISBN | : 1429668040 |
"Simple text and photographs present kangaroos, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.
Author | : Kate Riggs |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Kangaroos |
ISBN | : 9781608181087 |
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of kangaroos, Australia's iconic marsupials.
Author | : Tony James Slater |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015-05-29 |
Genre | : Australia |
ISBN | : 9781514131039 |
Tony James Slater knew nothing about Australia. Except for the fact that he'd just arrived there. The stage is set for an outrageous adventure: three people, one van, on an epic, 20,000 mile road trip around Australia. What could possibly go wrong? Of course, the van - nicknamed 'Rusty' - is a crumbling wreck, held together by the world's most garish paint job. They're criss-crossing the continent through some of the most inhospitable land on the planet - the infamous Aussie Outback. And isn't there something about Australian animals being... well, you know, kind of dangerous? Unprepared, under-qualified and hopelessly inept, Tony battles gigantic pumpkins, mechanical mishaps and suicidal kangaroos, armed only with a thong and a sense of humour. His companions struggle to keep him safe whilst climbing in drag, snowboarding off cliffs, and hiking hundreds of miles through the bush. One thing's for sure; this 'adventure of a lifetime' - if they survive it - is something they're never going to forget. So, scull those stubbies! Grab your galahs! And put down that platypus. LOOK OUT, AUSTRALIA! There's an idiot coming...
Author | : Pam Holden |
Publisher | : Red Rocket Readers |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011-05-31 |
Genre | : Kangaroos |
ISBN | : 9781877506840 |
Find out some unusual features of the Australian kangaroo, from the way it hops, to the way it carries it's baby in its pouch. Includes teaching notes.
Author | : HarperCollins Publishers Australia |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 580 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Science |
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Author | : Larry Vogelnest |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 2015-06-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643108661 |
Interest in the conservation and welfare of Australian native wildlife continues to grow. Veterinarians are frequently presented with injured, diseased or orphaned animals and there is increasing veterinary involvement in conservation programs. In Australia and overseas, Australian mammals are used in research, kept as pets and are popular display and education animals in zoos and fauna parks. The recognition, diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease in wildlife species present unique challenges for the veterinarian. Radiology is a fundamental diagnostic tool that can be used to further define the nature and extent of injury or disease, guide therapeutic decisions and determine prognosis. An essential aspect of radiology is the recognition and description of abnormal findings. In order to recognise abnormalities, knowledge of normal radioanatomy is necessary. Radiology of Australian Mammals provides a detailed reference on the normal radioanatomy of Australian mammals. A chapter on radiographic technique covers digital radiography of small species, and restraint and positioning to obtain diagnostic images. This is followed by chapters covering the normal radioanatomy of the short-beaked echidna, platypus, macropods, koala, wombats, dasyurids, possums and gliders, bandicoots and the bilby, and bats. Each chapter includes a detailed description of anatomy relevant to radiography and multiple images of normal radiographs with outlines and annotations identifying relevant structures. A chapter on dental radiology discusses and demonstrates normal dental radioanatomy. The final chapter includes selected radiographic pathology case studies providing an appreciation of radiographic findings seen in some common diseases of Australian mammals. A checklist of the mammals of Australia and its territories and a glossary of abbreviations and terms used for annotation of images complete the volume.
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 1928 |
Genre | : Geography |
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Author | : Arthur Wilberforce Jose |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 830 |
Release | : 1925 |
Genre | : Australia |
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