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OverviewMost living carnivorous marsupials lead a secretive and solitary existence. From tiny insect eaters to theformidable Tasmanian Devil, Secret Lives of Carnivorous Marsupials offers rare insight into the history andhabits of these creatures from their discovery by intrepid explorers and scientists to their unique life cyclesand incredible ways of hunting prey. Secret Lives of Carnivorous Marsupials contains a guide to the world's 136 living species of carnivorousmarsupials and is packed with never-before-seen photos. Biogeography, relationships and conservation arealso covered in detail. Readers are taken on a journey through remote Australia, the Americas and dark,mysterious New Guinea some of the last truly wild places on Earth. The book describes frenzied matingsessions, minuscule mammals that catch prey far larger than themselves, and extinct predators includingmarsupial lions, wolves and even sabre-toothed kangaroos. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andrew Baker , Christopher DickmanPublisher: CSIRO Publishing Imprint: CSIRO Publishing Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 27.00cm Weight: 1.115kg ISBN: 9781486305148ISBN 10: 1486305148 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 01 August 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgements 1: The carnivorous marsupials 2: Guide to carnivorous marsupials 3: Biogeography 4: Relationships 5: Extinct fauna 6: The mammal hunters: discovery of carnivorous marsupials 7: Habitats and distributions 8: Habits: secret lives 9: Diets and eating habits 10: Reproduction and life histories 11: Conservation Appendix: List of carnivorous marsupial species References IndexReviewsAuthor InformationAndrew Baker is Senior Lecturer in Ecology at Queensland University of Technology and author of several books, including the Field Companion to the Mammals of Australia. Andrew has discovered six new species of carnivorous marsupial, two of which are being considered for Endangered Species Listing. Chris Dickman is Professor in Ecology at the University of Sydney and world expert on marsupials. Over his 30-year career, he has studied and discovered numerous carnivorous marsupials. He has produced over 300 publications including the Whitley Medal-winning book A Fragile Balance: The Extraordinary Story of Australian Marsupials. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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