A natural history of Australia

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A natural history of Australia

by Tim M. Berra

Academic Press, 1998

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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A Natural History of Australia is for anyone interested in this long-isolated continent. It presents the many wonders of Australia, including geography, geology, the Aborigines, the Great Barrier Reef, invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. It also covers the history, life style, and language of Australia. From rock art to giant earthworms, this book is a well-written and beautifully illustrated narrative.

Table of Contents

  • Great South Land. The Gondwana Legacy. The First Australians. A Floral Mosaic: The Plants. Dangerous Waters. Some Interesting Invertebrates. The Freshwater Fishes. Warts, Scales, Frills, and Thorns. Aerial Australians: The Birds. Mostly Marsupial: The Mammals. Appendices
  • Political and Social Essentials. Australian Idiomatic Language. Some Facts and Figures for Travelers. Information Sources. Index.

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