Echidna: Australia's Enigma
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In addition to belonging to the oldest surviving mammals on the planet (fossils have been found dating back 120 million years!), echidnas are a tenacious and versatile animal about which much is still being discovered. This book tells the story of this intriguing creature, beginning with legends of the Aboriginal people and progressing to the latest biological and scientific research being conducted today. It not only reveals the facts and corrects common myths about echidnas, but also explains why these seemingly contradictory traits exist and how they have served to sustain echidna through millions of years of biological and geological changes. Illustrated with more than 100 outstanding never-before-published photos.
Author: Peggy Rismiller
Format: Paperback, 128 pages, 220mm x 220mm, 771 g
Published: 1999, Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, United States
Genre: Natural History: General
Description
In addition to belonging to the oldest surviving mammals on the planet (fossils have been found dating back 120 million years!), echidnas are a tenacious and versatile animal about which much is still being discovered. This book tells the story of this intriguing creature, beginning with legends of the Aboriginal people and progressing to the latest biological and scientific research being conducted today. It not only reveals the facts and corrects common myths about echidnas, but also explains why these seemingly contradictory traits exist and how they have served to sustain echidna through millions of years of biological and geological changes. Illustrated with more than 100 outstanding never-before-published photos.
Echidna: Australia's Enigma