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Cronin's key guide to Australian wildlifeby Leonard Cronin
Published in 2007 by Jacana/Allen and Unwin, colour illustrations, soft cover, 240 pages
Price $A35.00 plus $A13.50 postage within Australia [up to 3 kg], overseas postage please request a quote
ISBN 9781741750751 |
An indispensable guide to Australian wildlife with plants and animals from the coral reefs to the rainforests, eucalypt woodlands and deserts.
Over 600 beautifully illustrated images.
Distribution maps.
Comprehensive descriptions.
Information on where they live or grow.
A field guide for travellers and a reference book for the home library.
Table of contents
Introduction
Australian habitats
Animals: Mammals; Birds; Reptiles; Frogs; Fishes; Marine invertebrates; Land invertebrates [pages 10-143]
Plants: Rainforests; Forests and woodlands; Coastal heaths; Dry country [pages 144-221]
Glossary
Index
About the author
Leonard Cronin is one of Australia's foremost natural history authors. Trained as a biologist, he is a prolific writer of books and articles about the Australian flora, fauna and environment, bringing his own fascination with the natural world to the general reader. He contributes a monthly column about Australian wildlife to the ABC's Gardening Australia magazine.