Wildlife Of Victorias South West

Author : Jules Farquhar
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486313078
Total Pages : 917 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wildlife of Victoria's South-West written by Jules Farquhar and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 917 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victoria’s South-West is an iconic region of Australia that includes the exceptional landscape features of the Grampians-Gariwerd, the Victorian Volcanic Plain with crater lakes and cones, the forests of the Great Dividing Range, and Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay. Victoria’s South-West supports remarkable wildlife, including some found only in the region, and is recognised as both nationally and globally significant for the conservation of biodiversity. Wildlife of Victoria’s South-West is a comprehensive photographic field guide to the region’s wildlife, many of which occur throughout south-eastern Australia. It covers all the mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs that occur in the region, including on land and in the coastal marine environment. Each of the 432 taxa profiles includes detailed information on identification, range, conservation status, habitat and ecology, and the local Aboriginal name for the species when known. An outstanding colour image and regional distribution map is also included for each species. Additional information is provided on habitat types, conservation and management of wildlife in Victoria’s South-West as well as 19 places in the region to visit and view wildlife. Ideal for those who wish to identify and learn more about the diversity of animals found in the region, while also gaining an understanding of the distinct role Victoria’s South-West has in contributing to conserving Australia’s stunning wildlife.

Author : Jules Farquhar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wildlife of Victoria's South-west written by Jules Farquhar and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Grant Palmer
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486308996
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wildlife of the Otways and Shipwreck Coast written by Grant Palmer and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Otways and Shipwreck Coast is known for its natural beauty and attracts millions of visitors each year, particularly along the Great Ocean Road. The value of the region's rich biodiversity is recognised at the national and global level and its wildlife is markedly different to other regions, including eastern Victoria which supports similar vegetation types. Wildlife of the Otways and Shipwreck Coast is a photographic field guide to the vertebrate wildlife of Victoria’s south-west. It covers all the mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs that occur in the region, including on land and in coastal waters. Each of the 288 species profiles includes a description and information on identification, range, conservation status, habitat use and ecology and is complemented by an exquisite colour photograph and a detailed distribution map. The book also includes chapters on habitat types, conservation and management, and on 14 key places in the region to view wildlife. This book will allow those interested in wildlife, including residents and visitors, to identify vertebrate animals found in the region. Readers will also become more familiar with the distinct role the Otways has in conserving Australia’s biodiversity.

Author : Jules Farquhar
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 148631306X
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wildlife of Victoria's South-West written by Jules Farquhar and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2024-02 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victoria’s South-West is an iconic region of Australia that includes the exceptional landscape features of the Grampians-Gariwerd, the Victorian Volcanic Plain with crater lakes and cones, the forests of the Great Dividing Range, and Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay. Victoria’s South-West supports remarkable wildlife, including some found only in the region, and is recognised as both nationally and globally significant for the conservation of biodiversity. Wildlife of Victoria’s South-West is a comprehensive photographic field guide to the region’s wildlife, many of which occur throughout south-eastern Australia. It covers all the mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs that occur in the region, including on land and in the coastal marine environment. Each of the 432 taxa profiles includes detailed information on identification, range, conservation status, habitat and ecology, and the local Aboriginal name for the species when known. An outstanding colour image and regional distribution map is also included for each species. Additional information is provided on habitat types, conservation and management of wildlife in Victoria’s South-West as well as 19 places in the region to visit and view wildlife. Ideal for those who wish to identify and learn more about the diversity of animals found in the region, while also gaining an understanding of the distinct role Victoria’s South-West has in contributing to conserving Australia’s stunning wildlife.

Author : Simon Nevill et al
Publisher : Woodslane Press
ISBN 13 : 9781921874246
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to the Wildlife of Perth and Australia's South West written by Simon Nevill et al and published by Woodslane Press. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highest selling and most comprehensive Wildlife Guide book in South Western Australia! This (reissued) much-respected and encyclopaedic guide, first published in 2014, is indispensable to anyone with an interest in the wide variety of fauna and flora to be found in the south west of Australia. The area bounded by the Margaret River region in the far south west of Western Australia, Lancelin to the north of Perth, Esperance on the mid-south coast and the inland township of Southern Cross is home to a surprisingly diverse range of wildlife, both plants and animals. The expert authors of this book have included a broad selection of the wildlife most likely to be encountered by those living in and travelling though the region. The selection includes many representatives of the animal kingdom from small insects to the largest marsupials, and also an impressive selection of the most beloved wildflowers. Over 1200 photographs provide easy identification and every species is given a brief description together with essential details. The book also includes a section on how to unobtrusively observe wildlife plus a comprehensive 30-plus page review of the best places to observe wildlife, including all the significant National and Conservation Parks in the region.

Author : Victoria Laurie
Publisher : Apollo Books
ISBN 13 : 9781742585000
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Southwest written by Victoria Laurie and published by Apollo Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victoria Laurie offers us in words and pictures the southwest of Australia, a land triangle that encompasses a multitude of natural worlds.

Author : Nick Leseberg
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400866006
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Birds and Animals of Australia's Top End written by Nick Leseberg and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most amazing and accessible wildlife-watching destinations on earth, the "Top End" of Australia's Northern Territory is home to incredible birds and animals—from gaudy Red-collared Lorikeets to sinister Estuarine Crocodiles and raucous Black Flying-foxes. With this lavishly illustrated photographic field guide, you will be able to identify the most common creatures and learn about their fascinating biology—from how Agile Wallaby mothers can pause their pregnancies to why Giant Frogs spend half the year buried underground in waterproof cocoons. The Top End stretches from the tropical city of Darwin in the north, to the savannas of Mataranka in the south, and southwest across the vast Victoria River escarpments to the Western Australian border. The region includes some of Australia's most popular and impressive tourist destinations, such as Kakadu, Litchfield, Nitmiluk, and Gregory national parks, and is visited by more than two hundred thousand tourists every year. An essential field guide for anyone visiting the Top End, this book will vastly enhance your appreciation of the region's remarkable wildlife. Features hundreds of stunning color photographs Includes concise information on identification and preferred habitat for each species Provides a summary of each species' life history, including interesting habits, and suggestions on where to see it Offers valuable tips on searching for wildlife in the Top End An essential guide for visitors to the Top End, from Darwin south to Katherine and Kununurra, including Kakadu, Litchfield, Nitmiluk and Gregory national parks

Author : Royal Society of Victoria (Melbourne, Vic.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria written by Royal Society of Victoria (Melbourne, Vic.) and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: List of members in each volume (except v. 6, new ser., v. 27).

Author : David Underhill
Publisher : Reader's Digest Association
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Australian Wildlife Year written by David Underhill and published by Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 1989 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Wildlife Victoria
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780992343354
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wildlife Victoria written by Wildlife Victoria and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thirty years, Wildlife Victoria has provided anemergency response and rescue service for injured, sickand orphaned wildlife. The organisation draws upon a vast network of volunteers to assess, rescue, treat, rehabilitate and release animals and birds into the wild. Founded in 1989, the organisation has steadily grownand today responds to over 50,000 animals a year.This beautiful photographic collection showcasesour unique Australian wildlife - from hand fed tiny orphaned possums to grand old kangaroos basking in their natural habitat - this book will appeal to wildlifelovers everywhere. It also pays tribute to the remarkable people who founded the organisation and those who so generously volunteer their time. Packed with usefulhints and tips so we can all better respond to animals need, this book is a celebration of people and natureworking together in harmony.