The Action Plan For Australian Reptiles

Author : Nicola Mitchell,Neil Cox,Philip Bowles,Reid Tingley,Stewart Macdonald,Glenn Shea,J Scott Keogh,John Woinarski,David Chapple
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486309474

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The Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017 by Nicola Mitchell,Neil Cox,Philip Bowles,Reid Tingley,Stewart Macdonald,Glenn Shea,J Scott Keogh,John Woinarski,David Chapple Pdf

Lizards and snakes (squamate reptiles) are the most diverse vertebrate group in Australia, with approximately 1000 described species, representing about 10% of the global squamate diversity. Squamates are a vital part of the Australian ecosystem, but their conservation has been hindered by a lack of knowledge of their diversity, distribution, biology and key threats. The Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017 provides the first comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of Australian squamates in 25 years. Conservation assessments are provided for 986 species of Australian lizards and snakes (including sea snakes). Over the past 25 years there has been a substantial increase in the number of species and families recognised within Australia. There has also been an increase in the range and magnitude of threatening processes with the potential to impact squamates. This has resulted in an increase in the proportion of the Australian squamate fauna that is considered Threatened. Notably over this period, the first known extinction (post-European settlement) of an Australian reptile species occurred – an indication of the increasingly urgent need for better knowledge and management of this fauna. Six key recommendations are presented to improve the conservation management and plight of Australian squamates. This Action Plan represents an essential resource for research scientists, conservation biologists, conservation managers, environmental consultants, policy makers from Commonwealth and State/Territory governments, and the herpetological community.

Author : Harold G. Cogger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 0642168032

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The Action Plan for Australian Reptiles by Harold G. Cogger Pdf

Author : Andrew Burbidge,John Woinarski,Peter Harrison
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 1053 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780643108745

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The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012 by Andrew Burbidge,John Woinarski,Peter Harrison Pdf

The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012 is the first review to assess the conservation status of all Australian mammals. It complements The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2010 (Garnett et al. 2011, CSIRO Publishing), and although the number of Australian mammal taxa is marginally fewer than for birds, the proportion of endemic, extinct and threatened mammal taxa is far greater. These authoritative reviews represent an important foundation for understanding the current status, fate and future of the nature of Australia. This book considers all species and subspecies of Australian mammals, including those of external territories and territorial seas. For all the mammal taxa (about 300 species and subspecies) considered Extinct, Threatened, Near Threatened or Data Deficient, the size and trend of their population is presented along with information on geographic range and trend, and relevant biological and ecological data. The book also presents the current conservation status of each taxon under Australian legislation, what additional information is needed for managers, and the required management actions. Recovery plans, where they exist, are evaluated. The voluntary participation of more than 200 mammal experts has ensured that the conservation status and information are as accurate as possible, and allowed considerable unpublished data to be included. All accounts include maps based on the latest data from Australian state and territory agencies, from published scientific literature and other sources. The Action Plan concludes that 29 Australian mammal species have become extinct and 63 species are threatened and require urgent conservation action. However, it also shows that, where guided by sound knowledge, management capability and resourcing, and longer-term commitment, there have been some notable conservation success stories, and the conservation status of some species has greatly improved over the past few decades. The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012 makes a major contribution to the conservation of a wonderful legacy that is a significant part of Australia’s heritage. For such a legacy to endure, our society must be more aware of and empathetic with our distinctively Australian environment, and particularly its marvellous mammal fauna; relevant information must be readily accessible; environmental policy and law must be based on sound evidence; those with responsibility for environmental management must be aware of what priority actions they should take; the urgency for action (and consequences of inaction) must be clear; and the opportunity for hope and success must be recognised. It is in this spirit that this account is offered.

Author : Stephen T. Garnett
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 817 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781486311910

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The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2020 by Stephen T. Garnett Pdf

The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2020 is the most comprehensive review of the status of Australia's avifauna ever attempted. The latest in a series of action plans for Australian birds that have been produced every decade since 1992, it is also the largest. The accounts in this plan have been authored by more than 300 of the most knowledgeable bird experts in the country, and feature far more detail than any of the earlier plans. This volume also includes accounts of over 60 taxa that are no longer considered threatened, mainly thanks to sustained conservation action over many decades. This extensive book covers key themes that have emerged in the last decade, including the increasing impact of climate change as a threatening process, most obviously in Queensland's tropical rainforests where many birds are being pushed up the mountains. However, the effects are also indirect, as happened in the catastrophic fires of 2019/20. Many of the newly listed birds are subspecies confined to Kangaroo Island, where fire destroyed over half the population. But there are good news stories too, especially on islands where there have been spectacular successes with predator control. Such uplifting results demonstrate that when action plans are followed by action on the ground, threatened species can indeed be recovered and threats alleviated.

Author : Stephen Garnett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Birds
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073234738

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The Action Plan for Australian Birds by Stephen Garnett Pdf

Author : Peter Mirtschin,Arne Rasmussen,Scott Weinstein
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780643106741

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Australia's Dangerous Snakes by Peter Mirtschin,Arne Rasmussen,Scott Weinstein Pdf

Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel and private snake collectors.

Author : Chris Jolly,Brendan Schembri,Stewart Macdonald
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486312702

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Field Guide to the Reptiles of the Northern Territory by Chris Jolly,Brendan Schembri,Stewart Macdonald Pdf

A land of extremes, the Northern Territory’s arid deserts and monsoonal forests harbour some of Australia’s smallest and the world’s largest reptiles, as well as some of the world’s most venomous snakes. Field Guide to the Reptiles of the Northern Territory is the first regional guide to the crocodiles, turtles, lizards and snakes of this megadiverse region. It presents introductions to order, family and genus; keys to family, genus and species; and species profiles, including descriptions, photos, distribution maps and notes on natural history. It features profiles for the 390 species that occur or may occur on the land and in the sea of the Northern Territory. Extensively illustrated, this is an essential resource for wildlife enthusiasts and professional and amateur herpetologists.

Author : Erick Pianka,Dennis King
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780253013699

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Varanoid Lizards of the World by Erick Pianka,Dennis King Pdf

The large and impressive monitor lizard (genus Varanus) has attracted a great deal of interest. Despite being wary and difficult to observe, monitors have received an extraordinary amount of attention from devoted students. Varanoid Lizards of the World is a comprehensive account of virtually everything important that is known about monitor lizards, beginning with detailed species accounts and proceeding to various modern comparative analyses. Where possible, people who have had detailed field experience with a particular species have assembled the species accounts. In the process of reporting what is known, the book also identifies what remains to be learned about these lizards. This volume stands as a model for showing how such a diverse monophyletic group can be exploited both to identify and to understand the actual course of evolution.

Author : Chris Tzaros
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781486313167

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Wildlife of the Box-Ironbark Country by Chris Tzaros Pdf

Victoria's Box–Ironbark region is one of the most important areas of animal diversity and significance in southern Australia. The forests and woodlands of this region provide critical habitat for a diverse array of woodland-dependent animals, including many threatened and declining species such as the Squirrel Glider, Brush-tailed Phascogale, Regent Honeyeater, Swift Parrot, Pink-tailed Worm-Lizard, Woodland Blind Snake, Tree Goanna and Bibron's Toadlet. Wildlife of the Box–Ironbark Country gives a comprehensive overview of the ecology of the Box–Ironbark habitats and their wildlife, and how climate change is having a major influence. This extensively revised second edition covers all of the mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs that occur in the region, with a brief description of their distribution, status, ecology and identification, together with a detailed distribution map and superb colour photograph for each species. The book includes a 'Where to watch' section, featuring a selection of national parks, state parks and nature conservation reserves where people can experience the ecosystem and its wildlife for themselves. This book is intended for land managers, conservation and wildlife workers, fauna consultants, landholders, teachers, students, naturalists and all those interested in learning about and appreciating the wildlife of this fascinating and endangered ecosystem.

Author : Van Wallach,Kenneth L. Williams,Jeff Boundy
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1260 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781482208474

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Snakes of the World by Van Wallach,Kenneth L. Williams,Jeff Boundy Pdf

Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species—the first catalogue of its kind—covers all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012, comprising 3,509 living and 274 extinct species allocated to 539 living and 112 extinct genera. Also included are 54 genera and 302 species that are dubious or invalid, resulting in recognition of 705 genera and 4,085 species. Features: Alphabetical listings by genus and species Individual accounts for each genus and species Detailed data on type specimens and type localities All subspecies, synonyms, and proposed snake names Distribution of species by country, province, and elevation Distribution of fossils by country and geological periods Major taxonomic references for each genus and species Appendix with major references for each country Complete bibliography of all references cited in text and appendix Index of 12,500 primary snake names The data on type specimens includes museum and catalog number, length and sex, and collector and date. The listed type localities include restrictions and corrections. The bibliography provides complete citations of all references cited in the text and appendix, and taxonomic comments are given in the remarks sections. This standard reference supplies a scientific, academic, and professional treatment of snakes—appealing to conservationists and herpetologists as well as zoologists, naturalists, hobbyists, researchers, and teachers.

Author : Stephen van Leeuwen,Brendan A. Wintle,John C.Z. Woinarski,Libby Rumpff,Sarah M. Legge
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781486316663

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Australia's Megafires by Stephen van Leeuwen,Brendan A. Wintle,John C.Z. Woinarski,Libby Rumpff,Sarah M. Legge Pdf

The Australian wildfires of 2019–20 (Black Summer) were devastating and unprecedented. These megafires burnt more than 10 million hectares, mostly of forests in southern and eastern Australia. Many of the fires were uncontrollable. These megafires affected many of Australia’s most important conservation areas and severely impacted threatened species and ecological communities. They were a consequence of climate change – and offered a glimpse of how this is likely to continue to affect our future. Australia’s Megafires includes contributions by more than 200 researchers and managers with direct involvement in the management and conservation of the biodiversity affected by the Black Summer wildfires. It provides a comprehensive review of the impacts of these fires on all components of biodiversity, and on Indigenous cultural values. These fires also triggered an extraordinary and highly collaborative response by governments, NGOs, Indigenous groups, scientists, landholders and others, seeking to recover the fire-affected species and environments – to restore Country. This book documents that response. It draws lessons that should be heeded to sustain that recovery and to be better prepared for the inevitable future comparable catastrophes. Such lessons are of global relevance, for wildfires increasingly threaten biodiversity and livelihoods across the globe.

Author : Daniel Lunney,Danielle Ayers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : CORNELL:31924094805466

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Herpetology in Australia by Daniel Lunney,Danielle Ayers Pdf

Herpetology in Australia: a diverse discipline.

Author : Katrina Schneider
Publisher : Macmillan Education AU
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1420208977

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Protecting Australian Wildlife: Reptiles by Katrina Schneider Pdf

This thought-provoking book for middle to upper primary students explores the natural and human factors that contribute to reptiles becoming endangered and the efforts being made to protect them.It is part of a series focusing Australias unique wildlife.Six endangered reptiles are presented and information is provided on: - appearance - life cycle - shelter and habitat - distribution It then focuses on the threats to the reptile and initiatives to save the species.Special features:

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Wildlife conservation
ISBN : MINN:31951P002655351

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Wildlife Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lee K. Curtis
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780643096141

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Queensland's Threatened Animals by Lee K. Curtis Pdf

Queensland is home to 70% of Australia's native mammals (226 species), over 70% of native birds (630 species), just over half of the nation's native reptiles (485) and native frogs (127), and more than 11,000 native plant species. Hundreds of these have a threatened status. In order for Queensland to maintain and recover a healthy biodiversity, Australians must address the serious problems faced by their natural environment - habitat loss, inappropriate land management, change in fire regimes, pollution of natural resources, proliferation of invasive species and climate change. This comprehensive and practical guide to Queensland's threatened animals features up-to-date distribution data, photos and maps for most of Queensland's threatened animals. KEY FEATURES * Includes up-to-date distribution data, photos and maps * Includes a comprehensive list of resources, with key state, national and international organizations involved in the recovery of threatened species * Complemented by an open access website that will be updated on a regular basis