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- English
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The Complete Guide to Finding the Mammals of Australia
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- About the author
- How to use this guide
- Introduction to mammal-watching
- States and Territories
- 1. Queensland
- 2. New South Wales
- 3. Australian Capital Territory
- 4. Victoria
- 5. Tasmania
- 6. South Australia
- 7. Western Australia
- 8. Northern Territory
- 9. Oceanic islands and external territories
- 10. Boat-based whale- and dolphin-watching
- Colour plates
- Mammal-finding Guide
- Appendix A: Introduced mammals
- Appendix B: Directory
- Appendix C: Glossary
- Appendix D: Botanical and habitat glossary
- Common name index
- Scientific name index
- Site index