Amazing Animals Of Australias National Parks
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Author |
: Gina M. Newton |
Publisher |
: National Library of Australia |
Total Pages |
: 168 |
Release |
: 2016-10-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780642278883 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0642278881 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Synopsis Amazing Animals of Australia's National Parks by : Gina M. Newton
With its enticing and colourful design and its fascinating information, this is a book that children will want to pour over-either at home, in the classroom or on a road trip. This book brings together 55 national parks, selected across all Australian states and territories, and over 120 animals. It is divided into seven sections according to habitat (woodlands and grasslands; forests; rainforests; arid zones; mountains; wetlands and waterways; coasts, oceans and islands), each including a number of national parks and a selection of the fish, reptiles, frogs, birds and mammals that inhabit them. At the end of the book is a section on 'little critters'-beetles, spiders, butterflies, grasshoppers, bugs and so on. Each habitat section opens with photographs of the featured national parks and a description of the habitat. Each animal has its own page, which has a stunning colour photograph of the species, a map of its distribution range, its conservation status and scientific information about the species. The information is divided into the following sections: 'Fast Facts' gives you all the vital statistics, such as size, lifespan and number of young; 'Where Does It Live?' tells you where in Australia you can find the species and provides details about its home; 'What's Its Life Like?' tells you a bit about how the animal moves, behaves, eats and has young; and 'Interesting Info' has quirky and fascinating facts. This book features a foreword by the Governor-General of Australia, Sir Peter Cosgrove.
Author |
: Gina Newton |
Publisher |
: CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages |
: 39 |
Release |
: 2020-10-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781486311859 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1486311857 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Synopsis Hold On! by : Gina Newton
Have you ever seen a fish that could do a handstand? This is the story of a quirky and primitive little fish that is famous for two reasons: walking on its ‘hands’ (pectoral fins), and being one of the first marine fish in the world to be listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The Spotted Handfish has survived since the time of the dinosaurs – until now. Invasive seastars, pollution and climate change mean that this unique Australian is in serious trouble – hands up if you want to know more! Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish is perfect for primary aged readers.
Author |
: Louise Egerton |
Publisher |
: Allen & Unwin |
Total Pages |
: 610 |
Release |
: 2009-09-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781741760491 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1741760496 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Wildlife of Australia by : Louise Egerton
There is nothing to beat the extraordinary wildlife of Australia. Its colourful parrots, its venomous snakes, its abundance of hopping marsupials and the strange, egg-laying Platypus - these are just a few of the players in a story that began hundreds of millions of year ago. Many members of Australia's wildlife live nowhere else on Earth. They are unique, the result of evolution on a continent that has been geographically isolated from the rest of the world for 38 million years. Wildlife of Australia is an account of how these animals have developed in response to changing climates and habitats. It describes their day-to-day habits, where they live, how they find partners and care for their young, and how they protect themselves and find food and shelter. Superbly illustrated with over 550 colour photographs by renowned wildlife photographer Jiri Lochman, the book also contains a list of scientific names, good zoos and wildlife parks, useful websites and books, and a comprehensive glossary. Wildlife of Australia reveals the fascinating worlds of the animals that live all around us on this ancient land but remain largely unnoticed.
Author |
: Laine Cunningham |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 64 |
Release |
: 2018-07-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 194673277X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781946732774 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (7X Downloads) |
Synopsis Amazing Australia by : Laine Cunningham
Ideal for the nature-loving traveler, Amazing Australia is a handy pocket guide to the most unusual and the most common birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, plants, and trees of Australia. Featuring over a hundred examples, this compact work makes an excellent addition to curricular units in social studies and biology.
Author |
: Deirdre Slattery |
Publisher |
: CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages |
: 373 |
Release |
: 2015-12-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781486301737 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1486301738 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis Australian Alps by : Deirdre Slattery
Australian Alps is a fascinating guide to Kosciuszko, Alpine and Namadgi National Parks. It introduces the reader to Australia’s highest mountains, their climate, geology and soils, plants and animals and their human history. It traces the long-running conflicts between successive users of the mountains and explores the difficulties in managing the land for nature conservation. The book gives credit to little-known or understood stories of the people who have worked to establish better understanding of the Alps, especially their vital role as the major water catchments for south-eastern Australia. This new edition updates many themes, including the involvement of Aboriginal people in the region, catchment function and condition, pest plants and animals, fire and the issue of climate change. Written by a specialist with over 25 years’ experience in community education in and about the Australian Alps National Parks, this new edition features many excellent natural history and historical photographs. Ideal as support information for field trips, it will make a wonderful memento of an alpine visit. This book acts as a detailed companion to park interpretive material and to topic-specific field guides: it caters for readers who want a broad overview of areas of interest they will come across in a visit to the mountains.
Author |
: Jane Bennett |
Publisher |
: Lonely Planet |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2000 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1864500328 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781864500325 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Synopsis Watching Wildlife Australia by : Jane Bennett
Ecotourism is booming. From the Serengeti to the Great Barrier Reef, travellers the world over want to see wildlife in its natural habitat. With this in mind, Lonely Planet has put together an innovative series focusing on wildlife viewing. Each guide contains detailed maps to top wildlife-watching destinations, expert advice on viewing techniques, and a gallery of colour photographs profiling local animals. Required reading for anyone going on a two-day outing or a two-month safari.
Author |
: Danielle Clode |
Publisher |
: W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages |
: 342 |
Release |
: 2023-01-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781324036845 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1324036842 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Synopsis Koala: The Extraordinary Life of an Enigmatic Animal by : Danielle Clode
A New Scientist Best Popular Science Book of the Year "This is the book I’ve been waiting for." —Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus An Australian biologist delves into the extraordinary world of koalas, from their ancient ancestors to the current threats to their survival. Koalas regularly appeared in Australian biologist Danielle Clode’s backyard, but it was only when a bushfire threatened that she truly paid them attention. She soon realized how much she had to learn about these complex and mysterious animals. In vivid, descriptive prose, Clode embarks on a delightful and surprising journey through evolutionary biology, natural history, and ecology to understand where these enigmatic animals came from and what their future may hold. She begins her search with the fossils of ancient giant koalas, delving into why the modern koala has become the lone survivor of a once-diverse family of uniquely Australian marsupials. Koala investigates the remarkable physiology of these charismatic creatures. Born the size of tiny “jellybeans,” joeys face an uphill battle, from crawling into their mother’s pouch to being weaned onto a toxic diet of gum-tree leaves, the koalas’ single source of food. Clode explores the complex relationship and unexpected connections between this endearing species and humans. She explains how koalas are simultaneously threatened with extinction in some areas due to disease, climate change, and increasing wildfires, while overpopulating forests in other parts of the country. Deeply researched and filled with wonder, Koala is both a tender and inquisitive paean to a species unlike any other and a call to ensure its survival.
Author |
: Caroline Arnold |
Publisher |
: Harper Collins |
Total Pages |
: 58 |
Release |
: 2000-08-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780688167660 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0688167667 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Australian Animals by : Caroline Arnold
Publisher Description
Author |
: Ken Richardson |
Publisher |
: CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages |
: 243 |
Release |
: 2012-07-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780643107151 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0643107150 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Synopsis Australia's Amazing Kangaroos by : Ken Richardson
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 |
: HarperCollins Publishers Australia |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 580 |
Release |
: 1985 |
ISBN-10 |
: CORNELL:31924052091794 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synopsis Australia's Amazing Wildlife by : HarperCollins Publishers Australia