Discusses the discovery, geology, and prehistoric animals of Australia and New Zealand, the typical wildlife, such as marsupials and egg-laying mammals, and their conservation.
A detailed, research-informed synthesis of the current issues facing the Australasian biota and the challenges involved in their conservation.
Part II of the book focuses on animal law in practice in Australia and New Zealand, covering legal frameworks for animal welfare law and an overview of the key provisions of the relevant laws.
Based on a conference held at Healesville Sanctuary in 1993, presents an overview of the theory and practice of wildlife reintroduction. Includes chapters on genetic, demographic, behavioural and ecological aspects...
10.1139/z90092 Marchant S, Higgins PJ (Eds) (1993) Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds. Volume 2. Oxford University Press, Melbourne. McCarthy MA, Possingham HP (2007) Active adaptive management for conservation.
Uluru is, as Ernest Giles referred to it in 1872, the world's "most remarkable pebble." iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for ...
"Information about some of the more important and interesting endangered animals of Africa, including the animal's common name, scientific name, and conservation status; also includes a map showing the range of each animal featured; and a ...
Collection of five New Zealand and Australian animal stories in which people experience encounters with birds and wildlife.
Efford MG, Cowan PE (2004) Long-term population trend of Trichosurus vulpecula in the Orongorongo Valley, New Zealand. In The Biology of Australian Possums and Gliders. (Eds R Goldingay and SM Jackson) pp. 471–483.
Endangered Animals of the World is a richly illustrated 8-volume series that focuses on endangered and extinct animals throughout different regions of the world.
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.