Australian Wildlife After Dark

Author : Martyn Robinson
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781486300730

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Australian Wildlife After Dark by Martyn Robinson Pdf

Australia is a land of many unique animals, some of which are active only during the cooler evening and night-time and so are rarely seen. These are the after dark animals so widespread yet so little noticed by humans, whether in our backyards, the arid desert, woodlands or rainforest. Australian Wildlife After Dark brings this hidden fauna into the light. The after dark fauna includes a surprising diversity of familiar (and some not-so-familiar) species, from cockroaches, moths and spiders through to bandicoots, bats and birds – and then some. Each example is described in a unique, friendly style by Martyn Robinson, familiar to many Australians through his frequent media appearances on ABC Radio and in Burke’s Backyard magazine, and Bruce Thomson, an internationally renowned wildlife photographer and bat researcher. The book includes stunning photography and boxes that highlight selected topics, such as the ‘windscreen wiper’ eyelids of geckoes and the strategies used by night-time plants to attract pollinators. Also included are practical tips on finding nocturnal wildlife, a glossary of scientific terms and a short bibliography.

Author : David Andrew
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780643098152

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The Complete Guide to Finding the Mammals of Australia by David Andrew Pdf

Australia has a rich and unique array of animals, including the largest diversity of marsupials on earth. The recent growth in ecotourism has increased the popularity of mammal-spotting, particularly whale and dolphin-watching, but also spotting of perennial tourist favourites such as koalas and kangaroos. Birdwatchers have for many years known of sites where special or difficult-to-see species may be reliably located. However, despite their comparative abundance and spectacular diversity, many of Australia's unique mammals remain under-appreciated because there has been little available information on where to see them – until now. For the first time ever, The Complete Guide to Finding the Mammals of Australia advises interested amateurs and professionals where to locate many of Australia's mammals. The book describes Australia's best mammal-watching sites state-by-state. It also includes a complete, annotated taxonomic list with hints on finding each species (or why it won't be easy to see); sections on travel and logistics in Australia; and appendices with hints on finding and photographing mammals. This book will be of interest to anyone wanting to observe or photograph Australian mammals in the wild, mammal enthusiasts, biological field workers and volunteers, tourists and ecotourists.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 1064 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781405388900

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The Rough Guide to Australia by Anonim Pdf

The Rough Guide to Australia is your indispensable guide to one of the most unmissable countries on earth. Packed with practical information on once-in-a-lifetime experiences in Oz, from sunrise walks around Uluru to viewing Kangaroo Island's wild seals, sea lions, kangaroos and koalas; bush-camping safaris in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park to exhilarating helicopter flights down the dramatic gorges of Aboriginal-owned Nitmiluk National Park - not forgetting the stunning harbour side bars and restaurants of Sydney. Written by a team of widely-travelled, dedicated authors, this Rough Guide will help you to discover the best hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops and festivals around Australia, whatever your budget. Plus, you'll find expert background on Australia's history, wildlife, cinema and fascinating aboriginal culture and the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Australia.

Author : Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (Australia)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Animals
ISBN : UOM:39015019691735

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Australian Wildlife Research by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (Australia) Pdf

Author : John Pickrell
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781642832020

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Flames of Extinction by John Pickrell Pdf

Over Australia's 2019-20 Black Summer bushfire season, scientists estimate that more than three billion native animals were killed or displaced. Many species - koalas, the regent honeyeater, glossy black cockatoo, the platypus - are inching towards extinction at the hands of mega-blazes and the changing climate behind them. In Flames of Extinction, award-winning science writer John Pickrell investigates the effects of the 2019-2020 bushfires on Australian wildlife and ecosystems. Journeying across the firegrounds, Pickrell explores the stories of creatures that escaped the flames, the wildlife workers who rescued them, and the conservationists, land managers, Aboriginal rangers, ecologists and firefighters on the front line of the climate catastrophe. He also reveals the radical new conservation methods being trialled to save as many species as possible from the very precipice of extinction.

Author : Western Australia. Wildlife Research Centre
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Wildlife conservation
ISBN : MINN:31951D00120745M

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Wildlife Research Bulletin, Western Australia by Western Australia. Wildlife Research Centre Pdf

Author : Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff,Fodor's
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Australia
ISBN : 9781400006984

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Australia 2009 by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff,Fodor's Pdf

"Embrace the local culture as you dive in the Great Barrier Reef, watch Aussie Rules football, or sip shiraz in McLaren Vale. Find choices for every traveler, from deep-sea fishing and snorkeling to fine dining or just lounging on the beach" -- from book cover.

Author : Margaret Kelly,Kelly Kealy
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
Page : 762 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781400008575

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Fodor's Australia by Margaret Kelly,Kelly Kealy Pdf

Examines the cultural attractions of Vienna, Salzburg, and other areas of Austria and offers tips on accommodations, restaurants, walking and driving tours, sightseeing, shopping, and seasonal festivals and events

Author : Margaret Kelly,Adam Taplin,Mark Sullivan
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-06
Category : Australia
ISBN : 9781400018116

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Australia 2008 by Margaret Kelly,Adam Taplin,Mark Sullivan Pdf

Explore the richest underwater kingdom on earth, sail past the world's most photographed opera house, gaze over the rain forest from a private balcony, or see towering rock formations carved by the ocean--"Fodor's Australia 2008" offers all these experiences and more.

Author : David Underhill
Publisher : Reader's Digest Association
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Animals
ISBN : CORNELL:31924051751760

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The Australian Wildlife Year by David Underhill Pdf

Author : Stephen Garnett,John Woinarski,David Lindenmayer,Peter Latch
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781486307425

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Recovering Australian Threatened Species by Stephen Garnett,John Woinarski,David Lindenmayer,Peter Latch Pdf

Australia’s nature is exceptional, wonderful and important. But much has been lost, and the ongoing existence of many species now hangs by a thread. Against a relentless tide of threats to our biodiversity, many Australians, and government and non-government agencies, have devoted themselves to the challenge of conserving and recovering plant and animal species that now need our help to survive. This dedication has been rewarded with some outstanding and inspiring successes: of extinctions averted, of populations increasing, of communities actively involved in recovery efforts. Recovering Australian Threatened Species showcases successful conservation stories and identifies approaches and implementation methods that have been most effective in recovering threatened species. These diverse accounts – dealing with threatened plants, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds and mammals – show that the conservation of threatened species is achievable: that it can be done and should be done. They collectively serve to inform, guide and inspire other conservation efforts. This is a book of hope and inspiration. It shows that with dedication, knowledge and support, we can retain and restore our marvellous natural heritage, and gift to our descendants a world that is as diverse, healthy and beautiful as that which we have inherited.

Author : Eric Worrell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Australia
ISBN : MINN:319510004623374

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Australian Wildlife by Eric Worrell Pdf

Author : Brian Reis
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Motion pictures
ISBN : UOM:39015040375019

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Australian Film by Brian Reis Pdf

Contains entries, many with descriptive annotations, on books, book chapters, periodical articles, government reports, academic theses, films, videos, and audio recordings published in Australia and elsewhere from 1988 to the early and mid 1990s. Works cited embrace all aspects of Australian film considered as art, industry, and sociological phenomenon, except extremely technical aspects of filmmaking. Categories include film archives and libraries, production, super-8mm film, government and film, history and criticism, ethnographic film, biographies, and film criticism and reviews. Includes author, book title, and film title indices. Distributed by Books International. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Marcie Muir,Kerry White
Publisher : Miegunyah Press
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : PSU:000054225091

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Australian Children's Books: 1989-2000 by Marcie Muir,Kerry White Pdf

All Australian children's books published from 1989 to 2000 are listed in this essential reference for those who appreciate the richness of Australian writing for children. Following the same format as volumes 1 and 2 in this series chronicling books published as early as 1774, entries include publishing details, the number of illustrations, and the awards received for each book. This third volume follows the continuing careers of authors such as Mem Fox, Bob Graham, Robin Klein, and Paul Jennings, and traces changes in the popularity of Australian themes and settings to identify publishing trends. Varied cultural aspects of modern-day life are shown, from globalization, commercialism, and the rise of the middle class in Asia to desktop publishing, outcome-based school curricula, and the modern obsession with celebrities all of which are reflected in the type and quantity of books produced by Australian writers and publishers. The wealth of included material will extend researchers' understanding of the range of Australian children's books. "

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : UCSD:31822020655288

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Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity by Anonim Pdf

"Provides a comprehensive manual for designing and implementing inventories of mammalian biodiversity anywhere in the world and for any group, from rodents to open-country grazers." -- Back cover.