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Australia's isolation from the rest of the world has led to the evolution o f many unique species of mammals. This book introduces all of the major gro ups including egg-laying mammals, pouched ma...
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Australia's isolation from the rest of the world has led to the evolution o f many unique species of mammals. This book introduces all of the major gro ups including egg-laying mammals, pouched mammals, placental mammals, intro duced mammals and marine mammals. There is emphasis on those species the am ateur naturalist and nature-lover is most likely to see. Information is org anized simply, with individual species or group entries describing key char acteristics such as where they are found, food requirements and behavioural habits. Each entry is accompanied by a photograph and, where appropriate, distribution maps. A key feature of the text is the "gee whiz" sections, wh ich answer many of the most commonly asked questions about why animals do w hat they do, revealing interesting facts and providing practical informatio n for the amateur enthusiast. In addition, fact panels interspersed through out the text highlight surprising snippets of information.
Product Info
ISBN: 186436307X
ISBN-13: 9781864363074
Publisher: New Holland Books
Year: 2001
Type: Used
Binding: Softcover
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