Download or read book A Field Guide to Reptiles of the Australian High Country written by Robert Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book introduces reptiles as an intriguing group of animals and provides a comprehensive treatment of the species which inhabit the south-eastern highlands of the Australian mainland. This region, almost entirely bounded by the 500-metre contour, extends from near Goulburn in New South Wales to just east of Melbourne in Victoria, and includes the Australian Capital Territory, the Australian Alps and associated mountain ranges. Much of the region rises above 1000 metres where snow is present during the winter months."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia written by Harold Cogger and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 1093 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia is a complete guide to Australia’s rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. For each of the 1218 species there is a description of its appearance, distribution and habits. These descriptions are also accompanied by distribution maps and, in many cases, one of the book's more than 1000 colour photographs of living animals. The book also includes 130 simple-to-use dichotomous keys, accompanied by hundreds of explanatory drawings, that in most cases allow a specimen in hand to be identified. In addition, it has a comprehensive list of scientific references for those wishing to conduct more in-depth research, an extensive glossary, and basic guides to the collection, preservation and captive care of specimens. This classic work was originally published in 1975. The updated seventh edition contains a new Appendix that discusses recent changes and lists over 80 new or resurrected species and genera that have been added to the Australian frog and reptile fauna since the 2014 edition.
Download or read book Reptiles of Victoria written by Peter Robertson and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victoria's reptiles are not often encountered by urban dwellers, with many species now threatened. You may have glimpsed a skink darting into the undergrowth, a snake slithering along a walking path or a blue-tongued lizard sunning itself near your garden shed. Yet the turtles, skinks, geckos, goannas, snakes and other reptiles that call Victoria home are fascinating and important members of urban and rural ecosystems. Reptiles of Victoria is the first regional guide to all reptiles known to occur in Victoria. It contains keys and illustrated descriptions to allow identification of the 123 native, introduced and vagrant reptile species and describes their biology, ecology, distributions and the habitats in which they live. It also indicates the level of risk that the venomous snakes pose to humans and includes a brief section on first aid for snake bites. Natural history enthusiasts and professional and amateur herpetologists will find this an essential guide.
Download or read book Australian High Country Owls written by Jerry Olsen and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australian High Country Owls provides the latest scientific information on Australian owl species, especially Ninox owls. It details studies of Southern Boobooks and Powerful Owls, visits to North America and Europe to learn about owl research, and the resulting publications that overturned some existing beliefs about Australian owls. Ultimately, this led to the discovery of a new owl species in Indonesia, the Little Sumba Hawk-Owl. Appendices cover the biology, conservation and rehabilitation of Australian owls, including: field recognition, subspecies taxonomy, habitat, behaviour, food, range, migration, breeding, voice and calls, status and myths, questions about each species, and techniques for caring for injured and orphaned owls. The book includes numerous photographs of different owl species, and will be a handy reference for bird researchers and amateur bird watchers alike. 2012 Whitley Award Commendation for Vertebrate Natural History.
Download or read book The Australian Reptile Park s Guide to the Snakes of South east Australia written by John Weigel and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Amphibia and Reptilia written by Cogger and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1983-06 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Australian Snakes written by Richard Shine and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on years of experience and an impressive grasp of the literature, Richard Shine covers the day-to-day lives of snakes, discussing their anatomy, evolution, and habitat, and describing their behavior, sex habits, life history, and diet.
Download or read book Familia Gekkonidae Reptilia Sauria part I Australia and Oceania written by Klaus Henle and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia written by Harold G. Cogger and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia written by Robert Whyte and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2017-06 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australians have a love–hate relationship with spiders. Some spiders, such as the Redback and the Sydney Funnelweb, inspire fear. Yet Peacock Spiders, with their colourful fan-spreading courtship dances, have won rapturous appreciation worldwide. A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia uses photographs of living animals to help people identify many of the spiders they encounter. Featuring over 1300 colour photographs, it is the most comprehensive account of Australian spiders ever published. With more than two-thirds of Australian spiders yet to be scientifically described, this book sets the scene for future explorations of our extraordinary Australian fauna. This field guide will be enjoyed by naturalists and anyone with an interest in learning more about Australia's incredible arachnids.
Download or read book Wildlife on Farms written by David Lindenmayer and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2003 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Wildlife on Farms' outlines the key general features of animal habitats and describes some of the activities that can be undertaken to better conserve wildlife on a farm.
Download or read book Biology of Australasian Frogs and Reptiles written by Gordon Clifford Grigg and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Large Scale Landscape Experiments written by David Lindenmayer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of relationships between landscape change, habitat fragmentation and biodiversity conservation, using key lessons from the Tumut Fragmentation Study.
Download or read book Herpetology in Australia written by Daniel Lunney and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herpetology in Australia: a diverse discipline.
Download or read book Snakes Lizards and Frogs of the Victorian Mallee written by Michael Swan and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2005-08-10 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Victorian Mallee region encompasses the Little Desert, the Big Desert, the Sunset Country and the Hattah-Kulkyne. Each area is unique and with different topography, vegetation and fauna. The region experiences consistently higher temperatures, lower rainfall and contains a greater diversity of reptiles than any other part of the state. Snakes, Lizards and Frogs of the Victorian Mallee represents the first comprehensive publication on the herpetofauna of the region. It covers 56 species that inhabit the area as well as a further 24 species occurring in fringe riverine and woodland systems. The reader is able to identify species by means of a photograph supported by a distribution map, a diagnostic features key and descriptive species accounts. The book includes a discussion of venomous snakes, information on first aid for snakebites, and hints for snake prevention around the house.
Download or read book The Australian Zoologist written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. 1-7 and 16 include reports and proceedings of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales for 1913-1932/33 and 1969/70.
