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At night their shrieks and growls echo through the Tasmanian bush, and they are famous for their ferocious bite and scavenging habits. In fact, the Tasmanian devil is quite shy and solitary, and one of Australia's most treasured native animals.
This is the story of the world's largest living marsupial carnivore, packed with information that has either never been published or is found only in scientific publications.
Until 3000 years ago, the devil lived in the great eastern forests on mainland Australia. Now confined to Tasmania, it was ravaged by a facial tumour disease that threatened its existence. Tasmanian Devil recounts the fascinating story of its rescue from the brink.
'A superbly readable account of this bizarre marsupial.' - New York Sun
'The intriguing story of its Hollywood connections makes for excellent reading, and the book reveals the true nature of this misunderstood creature.' - New Scientist
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Tasmanian Devil by David Owen and David Pemberton is praised for its engaging exploration of the iconic marsupial, delving into both its biological intricacies and its precarious conservation status. Critics commend the book for balancing scientific insight with accessible writing, making it appealing to both general readers and specialists interested in wildlife ecology and conservation efforts.
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ISBN: 9781761470400
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 November 2023
Country: Australia
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Edition: 2nd edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 210g
Pages: 256
About the Author
David Owen is the author of 19 fiction and nonfiction titles, including Tasmanian Tiger and Shark: In peril in the sea. He is the Official Secretary of the Governor of Tasmania.
David Pemberton is a wildlife biologist and former manager of the Tasmanian Government's Save the Tasmanian Devil Program. He is co-editor of Saving the Tasmanian Devil, and co-author of Tasmanian Tiger with David Owen.
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