What Animal Is That?: A Guide To Australian Amphibians, Insects, Mammals, Reptiles And Spiders
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Australia's wilderness teems with some of the world's most extraordinary and dangerous creatures, and What Animal Is That? is your indispensable companion to identifying them. Harry Frauca's authoritative guide chronicles the full breadth of Australian fauna — from the leaping marsupials of the outback and the venomous reptiles of the bush, to the delicate insects that grace its native flora and the eight-legged spiders that lurk in its shadows. Illustrated with vivid photography and structured for ease of use in the field, this reference work presents clear, accessible identification profiles of amphibians, insects, mammals, reptiles, and spiders found across the continent. Beyond mere identification, the guide illuminates the remarkable biological diversity that makes Australia one of the planet's most unique ecological zones. Frauca writes with the precision of a naturalist and the enthusiasm of a true wildlife advocate, making complex zoological information accessible to both the casual observer and the serious enthusiast alike. Whether you are hiking through Queensland's rainforest, exploring the red centre, or simply spotting creatures in your own backyard, this guide will leave you asking — and answering — the question: what animal is that?
Author: Harry Frauca
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Reed
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Australia's wilderness teems with some of the world's most extraordinary and dangerous creatures, and What Animal Is That? is your indispensable companion to identifying them. Harry Frauca's authoritative guide chronicles the full breadth of Australian fauna — from the leaping marsupials of the outback and the venomous reptiles of the bush, to the delicate insects that grace its native flora and the eight-legged spiders that lurk in its shadows. Illustrated with vivid photography and structured for ease of use in the field, this reference work presents clear, accessible identification profiles of amphibians, insects, mammals, reptiles, and spiders found across the continent. Beyond mere identification, the guide illuminates the remarkable biological diversity that makes Australia one of the planet's most unique ecological zones. Frauca writes with the precision of a naturalist and the enthusiasm of a true wildlife advocate, making complex zoological information accessible to both the casual observer and the serious enthusiast alike. Whether you are hiking through Queensland's rainforest, exploring the red centre, or simply spotting creatures in your own backyard, this guide will leave you asking — and answering — the question: what animal is that?