Possums of Australia

Name: Possums of Australia
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780868404196
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The Brushtails, Ringtails and Greater Glider

By Anne Kerle

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Possums of Australia by Anne Kerle is an informative exploration of the diverse and fascinating world of Australia's possums. The book delves into their habitats, behaviours, and the ecological roles they play. It's an engaging resource for understanding these unique marsupials and their significance in the natural landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the rich biodiversity of Australia and have a keen interest in the scientific and natural aspects of possums. This work offers an in-depth look into the lives of these unique marsupials, providing insights into their behaviour, ecology, and the environments they inhabit. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, wildlife researchers, or anyone eager to learn more about Australia's remarkable wildlife.

Possums are the most common arboreal mammal in Australia. This work is concerned with the ""larger"" possums of Australia, those 13 species that belong to the Brushtail and Ringtail families, including the Greater Glider and the Spotted Cuscus.

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Possums are the most common arboreal mammal in Australia. Understandably, many people find the doe-eyed and bushy-tailed critters to be very appealing: many feed them from their suburban balconies while others volunteer to care for injured or orphaned animals. In many parts of Australia, the wellbeing of a local population of possums can prove a major community concern.

Possums of Australia is concerned with the 'larger' possums of Australia, those 13 species that belong to the Brushtail and Ringtail families, including the Greater Glider and the Spotted Cuscus.

Conservation and management are key issues for many possum populations, and the results of long-term population studies now provide us with a better understanding of the dynamics of possum numbers.

Written in the accessible style of other books in the series, Possums of Australia is highly illustrated with eight colour plates and approximately 50 black and white line drawings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780868404196

Publisher: UNSW Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2001

Country: Australia

Imprint: UNSW Press

Illustration: colour photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 353g

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About the Author

Anne Kerle is a consultant biologist who lived and worked in Alice Springs for 14 years and now lives in Dubbo. Her work is directed towards enhancing our knowledge of the country to manage the land more effectively for conservation, and her research subjects have ranged from possums to ants. She has been a member of the Territory Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council to the Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory. She is also the author of Uluru - Kata Tjuta & Watarrka: Ayers Rock/the Olgas and Kings Canyon, Northern Territory (UNSW Press, 1995).

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