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Throwim Way Leg: Tree-Kangaroos, Possums, and Penis Gourds
by Tim Flannery  
Publisher Comments Tim Flannery is a scientist of international standing, a world expert on the fauna of New Guinea with twenty new species and seven books to his credit. In Throwim Way Leg, he takes us into the field and on an unforgettable journey into the heart of this...
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Archipelago
by Gavan Daws Publisher Comments The Indonesian archipelago is a land of timeless natural beauty that in the twenty-first century faces unprecedented environmental degradation. It was also the biological laboratory of Alfred Russel Wallace, who, working independently of Charles Darwin...
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Chasing Kangaroos: A Continent, a Scientist, and a Search for the World's Most Extraordinary Creature
by Tim Flannery Publisher Comments In his most personal book yet, Tim Flannery, the internationally acclaimed author of The Weather Makers, draws on three decades of travel, research, and field work to craft a love letter to his native land and one of its most unique and beloved...
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Walker's Marsupials of the World
by Ronald M Nowak Synopsis Authoritative and engaging, this volume from the Walker's Mammals series focuses on marsupials, pouched animals whose unusual method of reproduction -- between egg laying and placental birth -- places them in a unique category among mammals. A...
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New Zealand: A Natural History
by Tui De Roy Synopsis A well-illustrated survey of the geography, flora and fauna of New Zealand, an area of unique species and where work is being done to repair species destruction. The authors chronicle the successes and failures and pay tribute to the efforts behind them....
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Kangaroos: The Biology of the Largest Marsupials (Comstock/Cornell Paperbacks)
by Terence J Dawson Book News Annotation Dawson (zoology, U. of New South Wales, Sydney) examines the evolution, classification, social organization, habitat, activities, population strucures, reproduction, and other aspects of both red and gray kangaroos in this jargon-free natural history....
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Carnivorous Nights: On the Trail of the Tasmanian Tiger
by Margaret Mittelbach and Michael Crewdson Publisher Comments Packing an off-kilter sense of humor and keen scientific minds, authors Margaret Mittelbach and Michael Crewdson take off with renowned artist Alexis Rockman on a postmodern safari. Their mission? Tracking down the elusive Tasmanian tiger. This...
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Mammal Extinctions in Australia
by Chris Johnson Publisher Comments This book introduces readers to the great mammal extinction debate in Australia....
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Tasmanian Devil: A Unique and Threatened Animal
by David Owen Publisher Comments Packed with information that has only been published in scientific journals, if ever at all, this collection of biological facts challenges the misconceptions associated with Australia's most famous marsupial. Far from being a scavenging, ferocious...
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Continent of Curiosities: A Journey Through Australian Natural History
by Danielle Clode Publisher Comments This book follows the thread of individual natural history stories through the scientists of Museum Victoria....
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The Crocodile Hunter: The Incredible Life and Adventures of Steve and Terri Irwin
by Steve Irwin Publisher Comments Host of the Discovery Channel's hit "The Crocodile Hunter," Steve Irwin and his wife Terri reveal how their love for animals inspired them to build one of Australia's largest private animal refugees....
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Hawaii's Plants & Animals: Biological Sketches of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Second Edition
by Charles P. Stone and Linda W. Pratt Publisher Comments This volume tells the stories of some native and alien species found in the park, the largest protected area in Hawai'i managed for native species and biological communities....
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Platypus: The Extraordinary Story of How a Curious Creature Baffled the World
by Ann Moyal Synopsis A well-known Australian author and historian of science tells the extraordinary story of the platypus, first discovered in 1799, to become a key player in the great theoretical and philosophical debates of the time. 36 illustrations, 8 in color....
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In Pictures Hawaii Volcanoes: The Continuing Story
by Richard A. Rasp Publisher Comments The very best in brilliant full-color photography in a large format book, with accurate, readable, interpretive text on the natural scene and the human history of national parks and monuments throughout the country...
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Koala: A Natural History
by Anthony Lee Book News Annotation Lee and Martin (both: zoology, Monash U.) give a clear picture of the koala's feeding habits, social behavior and migratory and general biological patterns. Conservation and future management problems are also discussed. Illustrated with b&w photos...
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Kangaroos of Outback Australia: Comparative Ecology and Behavior of Three Co-Occurring Species
by Dale Mccullough Publisher Comments A topic of perpetual fascination, the kangaroos of Australia have been the focus of myriad books and documentaries. "Kangaroos in Outback Australia" focuses on Yathong Nature Reserve, where three species of kangaroo -red, eastern grey, and western grey...
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Koalas: Australia's Ancient Ones
by Ken Phillips Book News Annotation Phillips (director, Koala Preservation Association of the US) looks at the natural history, behavior, and social life of koalas, and recounts the rescue and recovery of injured koalas in the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, Australia. He discusses...
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Corrie Herring Hooks Series #0016: The Fragile South Pacific: An Ecological Odyssey
by Andrew Mitchell Synopsis This book is a celebration of the beauty and fascination of the Pacific Islands with their unique collection of flora and fauna....
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Australias Wilderness Heritage 2 Volumes
by Penelope Figgis TOC v. 1. World heritage areas -- v. 2. Flora and fauna....
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Nature of Australia :a portrait of the island continent
by John Vandenbeld TOC tape 1. A separate creation. Seas under Capricorn. The making of the bush -- tape 2. The sunburnt country. Land of flood & fire. End of isolation....
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