Download or read book Wombat Takes on Tasmania written by Anne Sautel and published by Lobster Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wombat Smith wonders if he truly belongs with his human family will a trip to Tasmania bring him closer to home?
Download or read book Wombats written by Barbara Triggs and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2009-07-13 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of Australia’s most engaging marsupials, the wombat is also one of the most disparaged and least understood. Often depicted as slow, muddle-headed and clumsy, it can, in fact, outpace a human or a dog over a short distance. Wombats are quick to learn and superbly adapted to their burrowing way of life. This book gives a full account of how wombats live and the many hazards they face. Dealing mainly with the bare-nosed wombat, Vombatus ursinus, it also includes information on the southern hairy-nosed wombat, Lasiorhinus latifrons, as well as the northern hairy-nosed wombat, Lasiorhinus krefftii, which is one of the world’s most endangered animals. The book also gives practical advice on rearing orphan wombats. Completely revised, this new edition has over 100 illustrations, including 23 colour plates and drawings by Peter Schouten.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Finding the Mammals of Australia written by David Andrew and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2015-12 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia written by Australia. Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 966 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues for 1901/07-1901/20 include corrected statistics for the period 1788 to 1900.
Download or read book Habitats of Australia written by Sandy Rriggs and published by Benchmark Education Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wombats written by Kristin Petrie and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the world of the wombat! Many readers may never have heard of this nocturnal creature. This excellent digger is Australia's largest burrowing animal. The book Wombats covers all three wombat species, including the common wombat, the southern hairy-nosed wombat, and the endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat. A chapter on the wombat's body discusses its appearance, size, and special features, such as its strong digging claws and its ability to run and swim. Other chapters cover its habitat, including a map, its herbivorous diet, and its life cycle. Like its relative the koala, the wombat carries its young, or joey, in a pouch. Predators, including humans, are also introduced, along with threats to the wombat's environment, such as deforestation, forest fires, and floods, and conservation efforts that are in place. Full-color photographs will draw in readers while showing off the wombat's unique characteristics. Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement this easy-to-read text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Download or read book Australian Mammals Biology and Captive Management written by Stephen Jackson and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative volume represents a complete and comprehensive guide to the husbandry of Australian marsupials and other mammals. Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management dedicates a chapter to each group of animals including the platypus, the echidna, carnivorous marsupials, numbats, bandicoots and bilbies, koalas, wombats, possums and gliders, macropods, bats, rodents and the dingo. For each animal group the following information is covered: Biology; Housing; Capture and restraint; Transport; Diet; Breeding; Artificial rearing; and Behaviour and behavioural enrichment. The book provides a complete literature review of all known information on the biology of each group of animals and brings information on their biology in the wild into captive situations. Also, for the first time, it provides practical guidelines for hand-rearing, and has been extensively reviewed by zookeepers and veterinarians to incorporate the most up-to-date information and techniques. Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management provides practical guidance for zoo-keepers, veterinarians, zoologists, researchers and students. Winner of the 2004 Whitley Medal. Shortlisted in the Scholarly Reference section of the 2004 Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing.
Download or read book Nature Travel Guide Wildlife of Tasmania written by Duncan James and published by Dr Duncan James. This book was released on with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that this is a legacy travel guide with older information. It still has value thanks to its unique recommended public-transport vacation itinerary but some things will no longer be correct. An ecotourism site guide to Tasmania, Australia. This book is mainly a birdwatching and mammal-watching site guide to Tasmania with some additional information about other wildlife. Note that this is not an identification guide, instead it is a site guide. With Wildlife of Tasmania you can sprinkle nature highlights into your vacation or follow a complete ecotourism itinerary. • Unbiased, curated, practical advice about where to go for groups, families and solo travellers • Self-guided nature walks that include maps, GPS coordinates, clear directions and local wildlife-watching tips • Coverage of Freycinet, Lake St Clair and Cradle Mountain • Advice for all budgets and travel styles including driving tours, hiking and a vacation itinerary that explores the whole island using public buses • Specific help so you can travel independently and still get close views of grazing wombats, watch colourful birds feeding overhead, enjoy encounters with wallabies, explore the south-east of the island for bird species that are unique to Tasmania, see the spiny echidna foraging with it soft beak in the undergrowth and much more This ebook has effortless navigation with multiple internal links, all maps and photographs in full colour and optimised for electronic readers, colours contrast-tested for readability on black-and-white screens and everything included in the download for full use offline. This book has unique practical advice; empowering you to explore. Buy this book now to follow in the footsteps of the Nature Travel Guide through Tasmania.
Download or read book The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012 written by Andrew Burbidge and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2014-06-02 with total page 1053 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia No 2 1909 written by and published by Aust. Bureau of Statistics. This book was released on with total page 1182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The complete travel guide for Tasmania island written by and published by YouGuide Ltd. This book was released on with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At YouGuide™, we are dedicated to bringing you the finest travel guides on the market, meticulously crafted for every type of traveler. Our guides serve as your ultimate companions, helping you make the most of your journeys around the world. Our team of dedicated experts works tirelessly to create comprehensive, up-todate, and captivating travel guides. Each guide is a treasure trove of essential information, insider insights, and captivating visuals. We go beyond the tourist trail, uncovering hidden treasures and sharing local wisdom that transforms your travels into extraordinary adventures. Countries change, and so do our guides. We take pride in delivering the most current information, ensuring your journey is a success. Whether you're an intrepid solo traveler, an adventurous couple, or a family eager for new horizons, our guides are your trusted companions to every country. For more travel guides and information, please visit www.youguide.com
Download or read book Notes on the Fauna of Tasmania written by Gerard Krefft and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Take a Trip to Australia Gr 2 3 written by Ruth Solski and published by On The Mark Press. This book was released on with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your students on a trip to the wonderful continent of Australia! This resource is jam-packed with fun activities on such topics as the land and climate of Australia, early settlers, Aborigines, food, sports, games, farms, factories, animals, birds, reptiles, trees, plants and sights to see. Music, games and cooking activities complete this fascinating study. 60+ activities and information cards and a reproducible student booklet are integrated across the curriculum. Helps students to develop skills in reading, writing, math, mapping, research and more. Teacher guide for planning and implementation included. 123 pages.
Download or read book Wildlife of Australia written by Louise Egerton and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is nothing to beat the extraordinary wildlife of Australia. Its colourful parrots, its venomous snakes, its abundance of hopping marsupials and the strange, egg-laying Platypus - these are just a few of the players in a story that began hundreds of millions of year ago. Many members of Australia's wildlife live nowhere else on Earth. They are unique, the result of evolution on a continent that has been geographically isolated from the rest of the world for 38 million years. Wildlife of Australia is an account of how these animals have developed in response to changing climates and habitats. It describes their day-to-day habits, where they live, how they find partners and care for their young, and how they protect themselves and find food and shelter. Superbly illustrated with over 550 colour photographs by renowned wildlife photographer Jiri Lochman, the book also contains a list of scientific names, good zoos and wildlife parks, useful websites and books, and a comprehensive glossary. Wildlife of Australia reveals the fascinating worlds of the animals that live all around us on this ancient land but remain largely unnoticed.
Download or read book Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania written by Royal Society of Tasmania and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols.for 1878,1879,1881,1884 contain "List of fellows and members."
Download or read book The Complete Book of Animals Grades 1 3 written by and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Book of Animals provides 352 pages of engaging, skill-building activities, and fascinating information on a wide variety of animals from every corner of the globe! It also features engaging lessons on insects, reptiles, marine life, farm animals, and common domestic pets. Over 4 million in print! Designed by leading experts, books in the Complete Book series help children in grades preschool-6 build a solid foundation in key subject areas for learning success. Complete Books are the most thorough and comprehensive learning guides available, offering high-interest lessons to encourage learning and full-color illustrations to spark interest. Each book also features challenging concepts and activities to motivate independent study, a fun page of stickers, and a complete answer key to measure performance and guide instruction.
Download or read book Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia written by and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 966 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues for 1901/07-1901/20 include corrected statistics for the period 1788 to 1900.
