Download or read book Alphabetical List of Mammals Birds Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia with Species Code Number written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Checklist of the Vertebrate Animals of Tasmania written by Steven J. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handy reference to the correct spelling of the scientific and common names of the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and freshwater fish that inhabit Tasmania and its islands. Where available, information on the conservation status, endemicity and migratory habits are included. The author is a zoologist with the Tasmanian Department of Parks, Wildlife and Heritage.
Download or read book CSIRO List of Australian Vertebrates written by Mark Clayton and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2006-01-06 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely updated edition gives the latest listings on conservation status for all known Australian amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. It indicates each species’ status on a state-by-state basis and also gives details for subspecies. Additionally, it provides a ‘one-stop-shop’ listing of the correct species names for all Australian vertebrates. It will be an indispensable reference tool and guide for all persons working with and publishing on Australia’s vertebrate fauna, particularly those dealing in legal matters and environmental inventory and management programs. Winner of the 2006 Whitley Award for Best Conservation Resource.
Download or read book Monitoring Plant and Animal Populations written by Caryl L. Elzinga and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-05-11 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monitoring Plant and Animal Populations offers an overviewof population monitoring issues that is accessible to the typicalfield biologist and land managers with a modest statisticalbackground. The text includes concrete guidelines for ecologists tofollow to design a statistically defensible monitoringprogram. User-friendly, practical guide, written in a highly readableformat. The authors provide an interdisciplinary scope to address thecurrent, widespread interest in monitoring in many environmentalfields, including pure and applied ecology, conservation biology,and wildlife management. Emphasizes the role of monitoring in adaptive management. Defines important terminology and contrasts monitoring withother data-collection activities. Covers the applicable principlesof sampling and shows how to design a monitoring project. Provides a step-by-step overview of the monitoring process,illustrated by flow charts and references. The authors also offerguidelines for analyzing and interpreting monitoring data. Illustrates the foundation of management objectives anddescribes their components, types, and development. Describes common field techniques for measuring importantattributes of animal and plant populations. Reviews different methods for recording monitoring data in thefield, managing the data, and communicating data to policymakers.
Download or read book The Animals of Australia written by Arthur Henry Shakespeare Lucas and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reptiles Amphibians of Australia written by Harold G. Cogger and published by Ralph Curtis Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the prestigious Whitley Medal, this book is the definitive guide to over 1,000 species of frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards, and snakes that comprise Australia's rich and varied herpetofauna. First published in 1975, Dr. Hal Cogger's book has become an internationally recognized and classic work in its field. With each printing, the text has been expanded to take into account discoveries of new species and changes in the classification and distribution of previously known species. This sixth edition encompasses a revised master list of genera and species, the addition of forty-eight new species to the Appendix, new entries to the Selected References, and a fully updated index. As in previous editions, the text contains readily accessible information about distribution and habitats, as well as: -- keys illustrated with hundreds of explanatory drawings providing quick and easy identification; -- distribution maps; -- color photographs; -- a list of currently recognize species; -- a detailed glossary; -- an extensive list of references; -- advice on collecting methods. Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, with its wealth of fascinating detail, is an indispensable guide for herpetologists and those who have a broader interest in the Australian environment and its wildlife. It deserves a place on the shelves of all home libraries.
Download or read book CSIRO List of Australian Vertebrates written by Malcolm Stanger and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After 200 years of settlement, the taxonomy of Australia's biota is incomplete. Even in the better-known vertebrates, new species are still being discovered, particularly in reptiles and bats, and in birds over 50 distinct regional subspecies have yet to be described. This title seeks to address these shortcomings by providing a definitive and current list of names of Australian vertebrates. Additional features include specification of legislated protection for threatened species for all states and territories - including listings in the Action Plans of Environment Australia and the IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals, and cross-referencing to ABRS Census of Australian Vertebrate Species list.
Download or read book What Animal is That written by Harry Frauca and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 366 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 1988 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifth edition of a guide first published in 1975, which has been enlarged and is now more user-friendly. Describes all 951 known species of frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. Each entry includes a colour photo, a map of distribution and supplementary drawings. Also contains a list of all species, identification clues, collection and preservation hints, a glossary, references and an index.
Download or read book Fish and Game Code 2018 written by California and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LawTech publishes this book under contract for the California Department of Fish & Wildlife. It contains the full text of the California Fish & Game Code and the Fish and Game Commission Policies. It also contains and appendix of selected laws from the following California Codes: Civil; Food & Agricultural; Government; Harbors & Navigation; Health & Safety; Penal; Public Resources; Vehicle and Water. It includes enactments through the end of the 2017 Regular Legislative Session. Contains new legislation for 2018. -- from publisher.
Download or read book Mammals of Australia written by Jim Turner and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the species of Australian mammals. It includes a painting of each species, along with distribution map. This book includes about 320 species of Australian mammals currently recognised in 2003. Almost all of the paintings in this book come from photographs taken of individual species in their natural settings, however in a few cases where no photograph exists, the author has used the published type description of the species or other available information to create the painting. The individual species are arranged in alphabetical order using their common name. However a Quickfind index is provided at the front of the book to enable those familiar with scientific names to go directly to any specific species. Details are given for each Subclass, Order, Suborder, Superfamily, Family and Subfamily. The text on each species has clear, precise information and is presented in such a way, so as to make of value to readers from the layperson, naturalist through to the scientist. Indeed anyone who may have an interest in learning more about Australian mammals. The comprehensive reference list gives the reader access to thousands of scientific papers and articles for further reading.
Download or read book Endangered Species Technical Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Australian Animals written by and published by Angus & Robertson Publishers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to every known species of frog, both introduced and indigenous, found in Australia. Each species is illustrated with a colour photograph, a distribution map and detailed information on appearance, habitat and population.
Download or read book Australian Books in Print 1998 written by Bowker and published by Bowker-Saur. This book was released on 1998-04 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Australian Animals written by Terence Lindsey and published by Angus & Robertson Publishers. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
