Carnivores of Australia [electronic resource] : Past, Present and Future
2014
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The Australian continent provides a unique perspective on the evolution and
ecology of carnivorous animals. In earlier ages, Australia provided the arena
for a spectacular radiation of marsupial and reptilian predators. The causes of
their extinctions are still the subject of debate. Since European settlement,
Australia has seen the extinction of one large marsupial predator (the
thylacine), another (the Tasmanian devil) is in danger of imminent extinction,
and still others have suffered dramatic declines. By contrast, two
recently-introduced predators, the fox and cat, have been spectacularly
successful, with devastating impacts on the Australian fauna. Carnivores of
Australia: Past, Present and Future explores Australia's unique predator
communities from pre-historic, historic and current perspectives. It covers
mammalian, reptilian and avian carnivores, both native and introduced to
Australia. It also examines the debate surrounding how best to manage predators
to prote...
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : CSIRO PUBLISHING, 2014
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (448 pages)
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780643103184
Language:
English
BRN:
428468
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |