Macropods Caring For Kangaroos And Wallabies

Download or read book Macropods written by Graeme Coulson and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2010 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major symposium on macropods (kangaroos, wallabies and rat-kangaroos), sponsored by the Australian Mammal Society, was held in July 2006 at the University of Melbourne. It brought together the many recent advances in the biology of this diverse group of mammals and looked at: structure and function; neglected macropods; population biology; and macropod management. A total of 78 authors have contributed 34 chapters to the book, which concentrates on new developments in macropod biology, including topics such as genomics, landscape ecology, endangered species and fertility control.

Download or read book Kangaroo written by Stephen Jackson and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2010 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is in the same genre as Platypus and Koala . These are wonderful books about Australia's unique animals written for the general public. Social, anecdotal and historical with a very respectable scientific base. This is a logical and dare I say overdue addition to this group of books.

Download or read book Macropods written by David McCauley and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Kangaroo Dundee written by Chris Barns and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2013-11-21 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brolga (aka Chris Barns) is the 6ft 7in strong but sensitive Aussie star of the extraordinary BBC series Kangaroo Dundee. Brolga lives in a simple tin shed in the outback where he raises orphaned baby kangaroos. It is a sad fact of life that kangaroo mothers are at the mercy of speeding cars in this part of the world - killed on the road, their young still tucked up in their pouches. These young joeys holding on to life, have been given a second chance thanks to the kindness and dedication of Brolga, who carefully retrieves them and nurses them back to health. Brolga has been rescuing these special creatures for years, slowly and painstakingly creating a kangaroo sanctuary for the many kangaroos he has saved, reared and loved. He has dedicated his life to observing how kangaroo mums care for their babies and does everything he can to replicate this. The baby kangaroos, traumatised by losing their mother so early, are tucked up into pillow cases and kept warm and comforted next to Brolga at night. We see him getting up at 4am to bottle feed them, washing them in a little tub, taking them to the supermarket and generally mothering them with heart breaking tenderness. Charting Brolga's life with the joeys and honing in on his relationship with one or two in particular, Kangaroo Dundee tells the heart-warming, sometimes funny, sometimes poignant story of one man's unique relationship with a group of extraordinary animals.

Download or read book Wallaby and Wallaroo Care written by Lolly Brown and published by Nrb Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about Wallaby and Wallaroo. Guaranteed to answer all of your questions, this book is a must have for any owner of Wallaby and Wallaroo. Wallaby and Wallaroo Raising, Breeding, Facts, Habitat, Diet, Care, Health, and Where to Buy all included. The Must Have Guide for all Wallaby and Wallaroo owners. This book provides detailed information about Wallaby and Wallaroo including the differences between Wallaby and Wallaroo, What to know before you buy, Purchasing, Caring for Wallaby and Wallroo, Breeding, Health care, Feeding and Habitat, additional tips, and much more. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Lolly Brown covers all aspects of Wallaby and Wallaroo. The book is full of sound advice and answers to your questions.

Download or read book Macropods written by Graeme Coulson and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2010-02-03 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the proceedings of a major 2006 symposium on macropods that brought together the many recent advances in the biology of this diverse group of marsupials, including research on some of the much neglected macropods such as the antilopine wallaroo, the swamp wallaby and tree-kangaroos. More than 80 authors have contributed 32 chapters, which are grouped into four themes: genetics, reproduction and development; morphology and physiology; ecology; and management. The book examines such topics as embryonic development, immune function, molar progression and mesial drift, locomotory energetics, non-shivering thermogenesis, mycophagy, habitat preferences, population dynamics, juvenile mortality in drought, harvesting, overabundant species, road-kills, fertility control, threatened species, cross-fostering, translocation and reintroduction. It also highlights the application of new techniques, from genomics to GIS. Macropods is an important reference for academics and students, researchers in molecular and ecological sciences, wildlife and park managers, and naturalists.

Download or read book Living with Kangaroos written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ... As urban areas encroach on kangaroo habitat, people regularly come into contact with them. Kangaroos are mostly docile, but can be unpredictable when they feel threatened. This brochure explains ways in which people can avoid conflict with kangaroos and injury, through learning more about their habitat needs and understanding their behaviour."--p. [1].