Wildlife of Australia Contributor(s): Campbell, Iain (Author), Woods, Sam (Author) |
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ISBN: 0691153531 ISBN-13: 9780691153537 Publisher: Princeton University Press OUR PRICE: $18.86 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel | Australia & Oceania - Nature | Plants - General - Nature | Animals - Wildlife |
Dewey: 590.994 |
LCCN: 2012035655 |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 4.39" W x 7.69" (0.93 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Australian - Topical - Ecology |
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Publisher Description: The go-to introductory guide to Australia's diverse wildlife and habitats Ideal for the nature-loving traveler, Wildlife of Australia is a handy photographic pocket guide to the most widely seen birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and habitats of Australia. The guide features more than 400 stunning color photographs, and coverage includes 350 birds, 70 mammals, 30 reptiles, and 16 frogs likely to be encountered in Australia's major tourist destinations. Accessible species accounts are useful for both general travelers and serious naturalists, and the invaluable habitat section describes the Australian bush and its specific wildlife. Animal species with similar features are placed on the same plates in order to aid identification. Wildlife of Australia is an indispensable and thorough resource for any nature enthusiast interested in this remarkable continent.
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