Revised Edition
Mammals inhabit every corner of our vast continent, yet the great majority of species are seldom seen. The only clue to their presence might be a footprint left on a muddy track, a scat deposited on a rocky ledge, or bones scattered on a forest floor. Barbara Triggs provides all the information needed to identify mammals anywhere in Australia, using only the tracks or other signs they leave behind. RRP $39.95. Find Out More...
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David Stewart is Australia's most renowned wildlife sound recordist. His collection is noted for its comprehensiveness, clarity and accurate identification of the subject. We stock a range of David Stewart's recordings, including regional identification CDs for birds and frogs. RRP $25.00.
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This handy, pocket-sized guide is an ideal travelling companion for anyone exploring Australia's coastline. Coastal rock pools and beaches are alive with myriad forms of sea life - from slugs and worms to crabs, starfish, anenomes and various animals inhabiting shells. A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life of Australia will help you to easily identify the fascinating creatures you discover as you amble along the beach or gaze into rock pools. RRP $19.95 Find out More...
Second Edition
Few people know of the immense variety of marine plants and animals that inhabit the temperate waters of the southern half of the Australian continent and Tasmania. Here, many species rival their better known tropical relatives in colour and ornamentation - especially the vividly decorated crustaceans, molluscs and fish. A new and greatly expanded edition of this successful and respected book with over 1500 photographs, including 1000 new images, and current information about 1450 species. Australian Marine Life continues to be the definitive book on the unique and spectacular animals and plants of Australian waters. RRP $74.95. Find out More...
Wild Australia is the definitive book to help you identify the creatures and plants you see in the wilds of Australia - or even in your own back yard. It covers a broad range of animals and plants - from insects to mammals and from seaweeds to shrubs and trees - and spectacular national parks from around the continent. Price: $24.50 Find Out More...
Pocket Travellers and Pocket Files are handy, laminated pocket guides. Each guide is equivalent to roughly four A4 pages in size (210 x 560mm). The cards are folded to a convenient 100 x 210mm - perfect for taking on bushwalks - with 12 information panels. Topics include Frogs, Fish, Urban Wildlife, Birds and Australian Wildlife. Priced from $5.95 to $7.95. Find out More...
Melbourne's Wildlife contains stunning colour photographs of over 700 animals, with descriptions of each species, information about behaviour and habitat, maps, and informative and thought-provoking essays about the wildlife in our wonderful city. Price: $39.95. Find Out More...
A Guide to the Freshwater Macroinvertebrates of Temperate Australia
The Waterbug Book contains an easy-to-use key to all macroinvertebrate groups and includes high quality colour photographs of live specimens. It provides a wealth of basic information on the biology of macroinvertebrates and describes the SIGNAL method for assessing river health. The book is full of practical tips about where to find various animals and what their presence indicates about their environment. RRP $36.95. Find Out More...
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A field guide for travellers and a reference book for the home library, Cronin's Key Guide to Australian Wildlife is an authoritative reference work and indispensable guide to Australian wildlife with plants and animals from the coral reefs to the rainforests, eucalypt woodlands and deserts. RRP $35 Find out More...
Care of Australian Wildlife is the definitive guide for all Australians wishing to protect and care for Australia's amazing wildlife and to help minimise the effect of urban and rural sprawl on the environment. Now revised and with completely up-to-date resources in the appendices, this accessible and practical guide outlines the numerous dangers facing our native animals and how to care for the sick and injured. Price $24.50. Find Out More...
Wildlife on Farms outlines the key features of animal habitats: large flowering trees, hollow trees, ground cover, understorey vegetation and dams and watercourses. It describes why landholders should conserve these habitats to encourage wildlife on their farms. It shows how wildlife conservation can be integrated with farm management and the benefits this can bring. Price $28.95. Find Out More...
Nestboxes can provide an opportunity for native birds and mammals to breed that they wouldn't otherwise have. This practical and informative book guides you through the process of selecting, constructing, installing and maintaining a selection of nestboxes for a variety of native Australian birds and mammals. Price: $19.50. Find Out More...
Creating an ideal habitat for native frogs in your own backyard
Creating a frog-friendly garden is easy, fun and environmentally beneficial. Attracting Frogs to Your Garden is a complete guide to 'frog-scaping', the increasingly popular art of transforming your backyard or property into a welcome habitat for local native frogs. It offers practical advice on the essentials of enjoying frogs in your garden. RRP $16.95 Find out More...
Cooktown to Mackay
This full-colour identification guide covers the area east of the Great Dividing Range between Cooktown and Mackay (including Cairns and Townsville), and is the first comprehensive publication of Tropical North Queensland. Easy-to-read information on more than 850 species and 950 colour photographs make it an essential handbook for residents and visitors alike. RRP $32.95 Find out More...
Moreton Bay in south-east Queensland is one of Australia's most outstanding natural areas. It is a place of great beauty and variety on the edge of one of Australia's largest cities. From mangroves and mudflats to rocky shores and pristine sandy beaches, Moreton Bay supports an enormous diversity of life. To the people of the Greater Brisbane Region, the Bay is an integral part of their lives. RRP $32.95 Find out More...
New Edition!
Wildlife of Greater Brisbane is a full-colour identification guide to more than 600 of the animals that inhabit the wilderness, urban areas and homes of the Brisbane region. Easy-to-read entries descibe the physical appearance and identifying features of each animal, and where it is most likely found. Descriptions are accompanied by a clear, colour photograph. As most of the species also occur more widely in Australia, their broader distribution is indicated in the text. RRP $32.95 Find out More...
An Introduction to Marine Life introduces the broad diversity of marine life to amateur naturalists, beachcombers, divers and others who have an interest in life in the sea. All major kinds of living marine organisms are featured from seaweeds to seabirds, seawhips to seahorses, both common and obscure. Dangerous marine life, introduced species and fishing bait species are all described and illustrated. Further references, a glossary and indexes to scientific and common names are included Price: $19.95. Find Out More...
a Practical Guide
Anyone with basic carpentry skills can build a nest box, and be rewarded by the pleaseure of watching the activities of the wildlife that takes up residence, as well as knowing they are contributing to their conservation. And when there's no more room in the garden, a nest box makes an unusual and thoughtful gift for a nature loving friend... a source of pleasure for nursing home residents or hospital patients... a trigger for an ongoing school conservation project, especially if the box is made by the woodwork class. All the questions raised will be answered in this book. Price: $24.50 Find Out More...
Wildlife of Australia is a magnificent compendium of the animals that live on the Australian continent today. It includes mammals, birds, frogs, reptiles, freshwater fishes and those spineless little animals like spiders and insects. Superbly illustrated with over 550 colour photographs by renowned wildlife photographer Jiri Lochman, the book also contains a list of scientific names, good zoos and wildlife parks, useful websites and books, and a comprehensive glossary. Wildlife of Australia reveals the fascinating worlds of the animals that live all around us on this ancient land but remain largely unnoticed. RRP $59.95. Find Out More...
