Description
Discover the rich and complex world of Australia's unique carnivorous species with "Carnivores of Australia: Past, Present and Future." This compelling book provides an insightful exploration into the evolution and ecology of Australia's predator communities. As you delve into its pages, you'll learn about the fate of iconic predators such as the thylacine and the critically endangered Tasmanian devil. The book addresses the stark contrast between native marsupial predators and the introduced species like foxes and cats, which have wreaked havoc on the local fauna, leading to dramatic declines in native populations.
Published by CSIRO in 2014, this comprehensive guide (ISBN: 9780643103108) features a fascinating examination of mammalian, reptilian, and avian carnivores—both native and introduced. It also discusses vital wildlife management strategies essential for protecting livestock and preserving Australia’s fragile biodiversity. Ideal for both wildlife enthusiasts and professionals in ecology, this book is a must-have for understanding Australia's incredible wildlife heritage.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780643103108
Year: 2014
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
The Australian continent provides a unique perspectiveon the evolution and ecology of carnivorous animals.Since European settlement, Australia has seen theextinction of one large marsupial predator (thethylacine), another (the Tasmanian devil) is in dangerof imminent extinction, and still others have suffereddramatic declines. By contrast, two recently-introducedpredators, the fox and cat, have been spectacularlysuccessful, with devastating impacts on the Australianfauna.
Carnivores of Australia: Past, Present and Future exploresAustralia's unique predator communities from prehistoric,historic and current perspectives. It coversmammalian, reptilian and avian carnivores, both nativeand introduced to Australia. It also examines the debatesurrounding how best to manage predators to protectlivestock and native biodiversity.
Published by CSIRO in 2014, this comprehensive guide (ISBN: 9780643103108) features a fascinating examination of mammalian, reptilian, and avian carnivores—both native and introduced. It also discusses vital wildlife management strategies essential for protecting livestock and preserving Australia’s fragile biodiversity. Ideal for both wildlife enthusiasts and professionals in ecology, this book is a must-have for understanding Australia's incredible wildlife heritage.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780643103108
Year: 2014
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
The Australian continent provides a unique perspectiveon the evolution and ecology of carnivorous animals.Since European settlement, Australia has seen theextinction of one large marsupial predator (thethylacine), another (the Tasmanian devil) is in dangerof imminent extinction, and still others have suffereddramatic declines. By contrast, two recently-introducedpredators, the fox and cat, have been spectacularlysuccessful, with devastating impacts on the Australianfauna.
Carnivores of Australia: Past, Present and Future exploresAustralia's unique predator communities from prehistoric,historic and current perspectives. It coversmammalian, reptilian and avian carnivores, both nativeand introduced to Australia. It also examines the debatesurrounding how best to manage predators to protectlivestock and native biodiversity.