Naturalists Guide to Dangerous Creatures of Australia

Author: P. Rowland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912081608
Category : Dangerous animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 species of dangerous creature most commonly seen in Australia, perfect for resident and visitor alike. Includes detailed species descriptions with nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat, and global IUCN status as of 2015.

NATURALIST'S GUIDE TO DANGEROUS CREATURES OF AUSTRALIA.

Author: SCOTT. ROWLAND EIPPER (PETER.)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913679620
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Australia's Most Dangerous - Reprint

Author: Australian Geographic
Publisher: Australian Geographic
ISBN: 9781922388629
Category : Dangerous animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Packed full of interesting and useful facts, this handy reference will help you to appreciate and avoid these often unfairly maligned animals. Each chapter, written by a recognised expert, describes aspects of the animals habits and where and in what circumstances you are likely to encounter them. Identification is made easy through clear distribution maps, colour photos and other useful aids. And in the unlikely event that you have an unpleasant encounter with one of these creatures, the comprehensive first-aid and medical-treatment section will be invaluable. Whether you live in the city or the bush, this book is a must - you never know when you'll cross paths with one of Australia's most dangerous inhabitants

Australia's Dangerous Animals

Author: James Kavanagh
Publisher: Waterford Press
ISBN: 9781583558881
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
One of the most dangerous places for humans to live, Australia is home to a variety of creatures that can injure humans. This laminated 12-panel folding guide identifies 50 creatures to watch out for, how to avoid encounters and first aid. Lightweight, weighs less than an ounce, perfect for travelers.

Australia's Dangerous Snakes

Author: Peter Mirtschin
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643106758
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 686

Book Description
Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel and private snake collectors.

Dangerous Australians

Author:
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9780858358218
Category : Dangerous animals
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
This volume aims to answer readers' questions about venomous and equally dangerous non-venomous wildlife.

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Australia

Author: Peter Menkhorst
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
A comprehensive guide to identifying all 379 species of mammals known in Australia. Provides concise and accurate details of the appearance, diagnostic features, distribution of habitat and key behavioural characteristics of all mammals known to have occurred in Australia or its waters since European settlement.

The Australian Ark

Author: Ian Parsonson
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643065679
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
This definitive work on the introduction of domestic animals to Australia begins with the first white settlement at Botany Bay. It explores the foundations of our wool and beef industries, examining the role of early leaders like Phillip, King, Macarthur and Bligh.The book considers the successful introduction of the horse, Australia's first live animal export, and goes on to explore the role of the acclimatisation societies, the development of the veterinary profession and the control and eradication of some of the major exotic and introduced diseases of sheep and cattle. The author, Dr Ian Parsonson, retired as Assistant Chief of the Australian Animal Health Laboratory at Geelong, Victoria, after a long career in veterinary practice and research. His areas of expertise include bacterial and viral diseases, pathology and microbiological laboratory safety. He is a committee member of the International Embryo Transfer Society and the Animal Gene Storage and Resource Centre of Australia.

Australian Wildlife

Author: James Kavanagh
Publisher: Waterford Press
ISBN: 9781583555767
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Featuring a wide variety of nature-related games, quizzes, and activities, these engaging activity books encourage curious children to have fun while exploring nature, wildlife, and natural sciences. Beautiful illustrations of typical Australian animals?including dingoes, wombats, kangaroos, koalas, and more?are used in this entertaining workbook to investigate the array of wildlife native to the Australian landscape.

Australia

Author: Les Beletsky
Publisher: Interlink Books
ISBN: 9781566566148
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 562

Book Description
Readers will want this easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated book as a constant companion on any journey to Australia. It includes a section on the country's famous coral reefs and information on kangaroos, wombats, and other unique denizens of the Land Down Under. Full color.