Wildlife Research in Australia

Name: Wildlife Research in Australia
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781486313440
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Practical and Applied Methods

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Wildlife Research in Australia delves into the diverse and vibrant ecosystems of Australia, examining the latest research and findings on its unique fauna. The book explores various methodologies and studies, highlighting the challenges faced in preserving Australia’s natural heritage while offering insights into the efforts being made to understand and protect its wildlife. It's an engaging read for those interested in the science and conservation of Australia's remarkable biodiversity.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the diverse ecosystems of Australia and want to explore current scientific research efforts surrounding its unique wildlife. With a focus on conservation and ecological studies, it offers insights that might deepen your appreciation of Australia's natural heritage.

Supports best practice research methods and helps to navigate animal care approval processes.

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Wildlife Research in Australia: Practical and Applied Methods is a guide to conducting wildlife research in Australia. It provides advice on navigating applications to animal ethics committees, presents general operating procedures for a range of wildlife research methods, and details animal welfare considerations for all Australian taxa.

Compiled by over 200 researchers with extensive experience in field-based wildlife research, teaching, and animal ethics administration, this comprehensive book supports best practice research methods and helps readers navigate the institutional animal care approval process.

Wildlife Research in Australia will help foster a national approach to wildlife research methods and is an invaluable tool for researchers, teachers, students, animal ethics committee members, and organisations participating in wildlife research and other activities involving wildlife.

Certificate of Commendation, The Royal Zoological Society of NSW 2023 Whitley Awards: Zoology Resource

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The book is highly praised for its comprehensive and practical guidance, covering a wide range of species and providing detailed information on biology, handling, and veterinary practices. It is recognized as an essential resource for researchers and educators in wildlife studies, offering practical insights for both planning and conducting research in Australia and beyond.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486313440

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 July 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Contributors:

Edited by Bradley P. Smith
Edited by Helen P. Waudby
Edited by Corinne Alberthsen
Edited by Jordan O. Hampton

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 3004g

Pages: 656

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About the Author

Dr Bradley P. Smith is a Senior Lecturer in psychology at Central Queensland University. For the past 15 years he has been conducting research relating to the behaviour, cognition and management of captive, domestic and wild animals, as well as the intersections between humans and wildlife. Dr Helen P. Waudby is a conservation biologist and Adjunct Research Fellow with Charles Sturt University. She has over 20 years' experience working with wildlife, ranging from desert rodents and marsupials to frogs and parasites. Dr Corinne Alberthsen is a National Animal Ethics Coordinator. She is currently an executive officer to several animal ethics committees, and over the past decade has been a member of, or special advisor to, many others. Dr Jordan O. Hampton is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, University of Melbourne, and an Adjunct Lecturer with the Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University. He is a veterinarian with almost 20 years' experience working with a range of Australian wildlife.