Endangered Animals of Australia - Raymond T Hoser

"This book is the first ever published that gives detailed descriptions of all vertebrates currently known to be endangered in Australia.

It contains detailed descriptions of more than 120 species, accompanied by the best photographs or illustrations known to exist, from the collections of of professional photographers, artists and institutions throughout Australia and overseas.

One of the aims of the book is to enable the lay person to correctly identify an endagered animal in the field.....Each species description also deals with aspects of the animal's life-cycle, causes of its decline, the known remaining population and the principal actions required to secure the species' future. This information has been compiled from scientific literature, wildlife experts and other sources.

The book also deals, in more general chapters, with the major threats to Australian species, including habitat destruction, introduced species that have become pests, hunting and other forms of exploitation by humans, including smuggling...."

Endangered fish, frogs, reptiles, birds & mammals are covered.

Scarce, collectible book.

Distribution maps and colour photographs.

Large hardcover, 1170 gms, 240 pages.

Condition: bottom edge of hardcover is rubbed and slightly dented, top edge has rubbing at the spine and is dented, name on first free endpage. DJ has a 5 cm approx tear on back and some wear to top edge. Small mark on closed page edges at side. Pages and binding are very good.

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