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Cronin's Key Guide to Australian Mammals

By Leonard Cronin
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Cronin's Key Guide to Australian Mammals by Leonard Cronin is an informative guide that provides detailed descriptions of various mammals found across Australia. The book combines stunning illustrations with factual information about the habits, habitats, and characteristics of these unique animals, offering readers an insightful look into Australia's diverse ecosystems. It's an essential resource for nature enthusiasts and anyone keen on exploring the fascinating world of Australian wildlife.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the diverse and fascinating wildlife of Australia. It's perfect for nature enthusiasts who appreciate comprehensive guides with detailed information and illustrations about mammals. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or a curious beginner, this guide provides insightful content to enrich your understanding of Australian mammals.

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An authoritative and indispensable guide to Australia's fascinating monotremes, marsupials and placental mammals.

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Cronin's Key Guide to Australian Mammals is a wonderful introduction to Australian mammals. This guide is packed with information about the behaviour, development, food, and habitat of Australia's remarkable mammals.

Each entry fully describes the species and its way of life. It even includes clues for finding certain obscure, often nocturnal, creatures by the telltale traces they leave behind.

Colourfully illustrated throughout with detailed artwork and with maps showing where each animal occurs, this is a handy family reference or a guide for the bushwalker or traveller.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741751109

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Jacana

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 364g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Leonard Cronin is one of Australia's foremost natural history authors. Trained as a biologist, he is a prolific writer of books and articles about the Australian flora, fauna and environment, bringing his own fascination with the natural world to the general reader. His books include the bestselling Key Guide series of field guides, Australian Flora, A Journey Through Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Wonders and The Australian Animal Atlas. He also contributes a monthly column about Australian wildlife to the ABC's Gardening Australia magazine.

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