Kangaroos
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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A foundational and authoritative scientific exploration of one of the world’s most iconic marsupials. In Kangaroos, esteemed biologists H. J. Frith and J. H. Calaby present a comprehensive study that bridges the gap between specialized academic research and public interest. Drawing upon their extensive field experience, the authors detail the biology, ecology, distribution, and taxonomy of various kangaroo and wallaby species, providing a definitive reference work that remains relevant to contemporary researchers and naturalists alike. This 1969 volume is a landmark of Australian scientific publishing, notable for its meticulous assembly of data, illustrations, and diagnostic studies. It is not merely a dry technical manual, but a deep dive into the evolutionary success and environmental interactions of the macropod family. For the collector of serious Australiana, the enthusiast of zoological history, or the student of environmental science, this work stands as a cornerstone of 20th-century Australian natural history, preserving the early efforts to understand and document the continent's most characteristic wildlife.
Author: H. J. Frith and J. H. Calaby
Format: Hardback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A foundational and authoritative scientific exploration of one of the world’s most iconic marsupials. In Kangaroos, esteemed biologists H. J. Frith and J. H. Calaby present a comprehensive study that bridges the gap between specialized academic research and public interest. Drawing upon their extensive field experience, the authors detail the biology, ecology, distribution, and taxonomy of various kangaroo and wallaby species, providing a definitive reference work that remains relevant to contemporary researchers and naturalists alike. This 1969 volume is a landmark of Australian scientific publishing, notable for its meticulous assembly of data, illustrations, and diagnostic studies. It is not merely a dry technical manual, but a deep dive into the evolutionary success and environmental interactions of the macropod family. For the collector of serious Australiana, the enthusiast of zoological history, or the student of environmental science, this work stands as a cornerstone of 20th-century Australian natural history, preserving the early efforts to understand and document the continent's most characteristic wildlife.