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| Author | : Dave Gunson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2021-10-11 |
| Genre | : Anatomy, Comparative |
| ISBN | : 9781988538860 |
Most New Zealanders will easily recognise and identify our unique wildlife - whether it's a tree weta, common dolphin or a kiwi. We know quite a lot about them - how and where they live, what they do, what they eat and so on. But what makes them tick? What does an insect's eye actually see? Does an earthworm have 'guts'? Does the flightless kiwi have any wings under all those feathers? Author and illustrator Dave Gunson delves deep inside some of our best-known species to see what's really going on in there, and to find out just how our native creatures work!
| Author | : Julian Fitter |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 915 |
| Release | : 2022-01-13 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 147298126X |
A portable, photo-packed guide for all visitors to the country. New Zealand's dramatic scenery is home to some equally dramatic wildlife, featuring a host of endemics found nowhere else in the world. From giant wetas and the ancient Tuatara to a suite of beautiful birds, including flightless wonders such as the Kiwi and Kakapo, these animals help make New Zealand one of the world's greatest wildlife-tourism destinations. Although there have been severe losses due to introduced predators, the country has a fiercely determined conservation sector, and the future looks bright. This fully revised and updated second edition of Julian Fitter's classic photographic field guide illustrates most of the vertebrate species to be found on the islands, there, as well as a large number of typical invertebrates and flora, with the photography accompanied by concise species texts. Reader-friendly and portable yet covering everything the visitor is likely to see, this book is an invaluable companion for anyone visiting these biodiverse Pacific islands.
| Author | : Greig Caigou |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 170 |
| Release | : 2014-10-20 |
| Genre | : Animals |
| ISBN | : 9781927213216 |
"Sets out to capture the essence of hunting in New Zealand, by reflecting not only on hunting itself, but on the experience of wilderness that is so much a part of this activity"--Dust jacket.
| Author | : Steve Trewick |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 287 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| Genre | : Biology |
| ISBN | : 9780473483203 |
| Author | : Ned Barraud |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2020 |
| Genre | : Animals |
| ISBN | : 9781988550213 |
A unique "look and find" book for all children who want to learn about New Zealand's wildlife.
| Author | : James Ryan |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2022-01-24 |
| Genre | : Animal defenses |
| ISBN | : 9781988538778 |
To survive in the wild, all animals need a natural form of defence against predators. Using their teeth, claws, horns and antlers to defend, fight and hunt, these incredibly powerful creatures do whatever it takes to stay alive. Join twelve-year-old author James Ryan as he shares a bunch of surprising, cool and occasionally gross facts with us about some of nature's most awesome animals and their built-in weapons.
| Author | : Raewyn Peart |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 307 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Dolphins |
| ISBN | : 9781877517983 |
Dolphins of Aotearoa explores the ongoing relationship between humans and dolphins in New Zealand. Over this nation's rich history, numerous people, both Maori and Pakeha, have sought out dolphins and significant numbers of dolphins have sought out people. For many, encountering dolphins has been a profound and life-changing experience. This book tells the stories of many of these remarkable encounters, featuring all of the famous dolphins, such as Pelorus Jack from the early years of the 20th century, Opo in the 1950s, Maui and more recently Moko. In addition it chronicles the ultimately doomed attempts to keep dolphins in captivity in facilities such as Marineland in Napier. Importantly, Dolphins of Aotearoa also summarises the work of the dedicated scientists and researchers who over recent decades have learnt so much about our dolphins, and whose research has given great impetus to the conservation of these remarkable creatures.Extensively researched and lavishly illustrated with historic and contemporary photographs, and incorporating a guide to all of the dolphins of New Zealand, this is an important and much needed addition to the literature about New Zealand's marine world. It will have huge appeal.
| Author | : Carolyn King |
| Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
| Total Pages | : 577 |
| Release | : 2021-01-20 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1486306292 |
The Handbook of New Zealand Mammals is the only definitive reference on all the land-breeding mammals recorded in the New Zealand region (including the New Zealand sector of Antarctica). It lists 65 species, including native and exotic, wild and feral, living and extinct, residents, vagrants and failed introductions. It describes their history, biology and ecology, and brings together comprehensive and detailed information gathered from widely scattered or previously unpublished sources. The description of each species is arranged under standardised headings for easy reference. Because the only native land-breeding mammals in New Zealand are bats and seals, the great majority of the modern mammal fauna comprises introduced species, whose arrival has had profound effects both for themselves and for the native fauna and flora. The book details changes in numbers and distribution for the native species, and for the arrivals it summarises changes in habitat, diet, numbers and size in comparison with their ancestral stocks, and some of the problems they present to resource managers. For this third edition, the text and references have been completely updated and reorganised into Family chapters. The colour section includes 14 pages of artwork showing all the species described and their main variations, plus two pages of maps.
| Author | : Kerry-Jayne Wilson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 140 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Sea birds |
| ISBN | : 9781988550251 |
"New Zealand is the seabird capital of the world - no other country has so many species of breeding seabirds, while about a third of them are only found here. Despite this, many New Zealanders have little awareness of them, or know of the remarkable life histories that enable them to tackle the considerable challenges of a life divided between land and ocean. This book, the first to be written specifically about our seabirds, describes the different groups of seabirds, where in New Zealand they occur, their breeding biology, foods and foraging behaviours, the conservation threats they face, and the vast distances they often travel to feed and breed. 'New Zealand's Seabirds' will open your eyes to the unknown worlds of better-known seabirds such as albatrosses and penguins, as well as the equally fascinating lives of such birds as shearwaters, petrels and prions. Written using non-technical language by ornithologist Kerry-Jayne Wilson, this book is an essential companion for anyone who appreciates the wildlife of our coastlines and the oceans beyond."--Publisher's Information.
| Author | : Gavin Bishop |
| Publisher | : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited |
| Total Pages | : 72 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0143772511 |
A spectacular illustrated picture book exploring New Zealand's unique landscapes and its incredible wildlife by the author of Aotearoa- The New Zealand Story. Winner NZ Booklover's Best Children's Book Award 2020 Storylines Notable Non-Fiction Award 2020 Long before waka touched Aotearoa's shores, the land of the long white cloud was home to an array of creatures uniquely adapted to its environments and protected by its isolation. Encounter New Zealand's incredible wildlife in this spectacular visual exploration. Journey through ocean, sky and land to meet a marvellous range of organisms. Discover fascinating facts, and learn how we influence the survival of our living treasures. In this award-winning and magnificent companion volume to Aotearoa- The New Zealand Story, Gavin Bishop weaves a compelling visual narrative of our land, our people and our wildlife - past, present and future.
