Like the Sydney Opera House or Uluru, the kangaroo is a unique symbol of Australia. This is the remarkable story of our most famous marsupial, from its ancient origins and prehistoric significance to current-day management and conservation. Marsupial specialists Stephen Jackson and Karl Vernes examine our sustained fascination with kangaroos-spanning 40,000 years-that allows these engaging marsupials to be instantly recognised by people the world over. The amazing diversity of this group of animals is revealed, ranging from tiny forest dwellers and tree kangaroos to large majestic animals living on the open plains of central Australia and the giant kangaroos that once roamed the Pleistocene landscape. The authors also investigate the natural history of kangaroos - their unique reproduction methods, intriguing behaviour, varied diet and trademark hopping abilit - all of which make them such fascinating animals.
Autorentext
Stephen Jackson and Karl Vernes are specialists in Australian marsupials. Stephen is the author of "Koala".
Autorentext
Stephen Jackson and Karl Vernes are specialists in Australian marsupials. Stephen is the author of "Koala".
Titel
Kangaroo
Untertitel
A portrait of an extraordinary marsupial
Autor
EAN
9781742691084
ISBN
978-1-74269-108-4
Format
E-Book (epub)
Hersteller
Herausgeber
Veröffentlichung
01.09.2010
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
2.95 MB
Anzahl Seiten
352
Jahr
2013
Untertitel
Englisch
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