The Rodents Of Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Small tear on bottom right fold of jacket (front), and on left of jacket (back).
A authoritative work of natural history and zoology, The Rodents of Australia by C.H.S. Watts and H.J. Aslin presents a comprehensive scientific survey of the native rodent fauna of the Australian continent. The volume details the taxonomy, distribution, ecology, and behavioral characteristics of Australia's remarkable and often overlooked native rodents, a group that represents one of the most diverse and evolutionarily significant mammal radiations on the continent. Written with the precision and rigor expected of a specialist reference, it serves as an essential resource for zoologists, wildlife biologists, and naturalists with a serious interest in Australian mammalogy. The authors illustrate how many of these species occupy unique ecological niches and face distinct conservation pressures, situating the work within broader discussions of Australian wildlife management. This landmark reference remains a foundational text for anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of this underappreciated branch of Australian fauna.
Author: C.H.S. Watts & H.J. Aslin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Angus & Robertson Publishers
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Small tear on bottom right fold of jacket (front), and on left of jacket (back).
A authoritative work of natural history and zoology, The Rodents of Australia by C.H.S. Watts and H.J. Aslin presents a comprehensive scientific survey of the native rodent fauna of the Australian continent. The volume details the taxonomy, distribution, ecology, and behavioral characteristics of Australia's remarkable and often overlooked native rodents, a group that represents one of the most diverse and evolutionarily significant mammal radiations on the continent. Written with the precision and rigor expected of a specialist reference, it serves as an essential resource for zoologists, wildlife biologists, and naturalists with a serious interest in Australian mammalogy. The authors illustrate how many of these species occupy unique ecological niches and face distinct conservation pressures, situating the work within broader discussions of Australian wildlife management. This landmark reference remains a foundational text for anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of this underappreciated branch of Australian fauna.