Australia S Mammal Extinctions
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Australia S Mammal Extinctions
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Author : Chris Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2006-11-02
Australia S Mammal Extinctions written by Chris Johnson and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11-02 with Nature categories.
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Australia S Mammal Extinctions
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Author : Chris Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2006-11-02
Australia S Mammal Extinctions written by Chris Johnson and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11-02 with Science categories.
Of the forty mammal species known to have vanished in the world in the last 200 years, almost half have been Australian. Our continent has the worst record of mammal extinctions, with over 65 mammal species having vanished in the last 50 000 years. It began with the great wave of megafauna extinctions in the last ice-age, and continues today, with many mammal species vulnerable to extinction. The question of why mammals became extinct, and why so many became extinct in Australia has been debated by experts for over a century and a half and we are no closer to agreement on the causes. This book introduces readers to the great mammal extinction debate. Chris Johnson takes us on a detective-like tour of these extinctions, uncovering how, why and when they occurred.
John Gould S Extinct And Endangered Mammals Of Australia
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Author : Dr. Fred Ford
language : en
Publisher: National Library of Australia
Release Date : 2014-10-01
John Gould S Extinct And Endangered Mammals Of Australia written by Dr. Fred Ford and has been published by National Library of Australia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-01 with Nature categories.
How poignant it is to look at some of Gould's beautiful images of our animals and know that some are no longer with us, and some are fighting for their lives? In this book, author Fred Ford compares Gould’s world, and the world that the animals live in at that time, with the world today. John Gould’s Extinct and Endangered Mammals of Australia includes 46 Australian mammal species that, today, are threatened or extinct and that were portrayed in the lavish colour plates in John Gould’s 1863 publication, The Mammals of Australia. Each animal ‘opener spread’ begins with a Gould plate accompanied by ‘At a Glance’—a very short summary; the conservation status according to the EPBC (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation) list, the species names, a map of its former and current distribution and sites of reintroduction; and a timeline of the species history since European colonisation. Accompanying the pictures are accounts of the animals as they lived in the relatively untouched Australia that John Gould knew, and evidence of the attitudes of European settlers towards the native fauna. The author provides the reader with fascinating, and often poignant, material and stories of what would be considered today as shameful behaviour and attitudes towards Australia’s native fauna. In this book are not only sobering stories of the fate of these animals after Gould’s time, but also success stories of reintroducing species to places, ridding areas of introduced pests, and preserving habitat.
Australia S Vanishing Mammals
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Author : Tim Fridtjof Flannery
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Australia S Vanishing Mammals written by Tim Fridtjof Flannery and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Endangered species categories.
Into Oblivion
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Author : James Andrew Fitzsimons
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Into Oblivion written by James Andrew Fitzsimons and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Electronic books categories.
Since European settlement, the deepest loss of Australian biodiversity has been the spate of extinctions of endemic mammals. Historically, these losses occurred mostly in inland and in temperate parts of the country and largely between 1890 and 1950. A new wave of extinctions is now threatening Australian mammals, this time in northern Australia, and the main drivers are too much fire and predation by feral cats. This publication seeks to alert the Australian community and decision makers to this urgent issue and provides some answers.
Platypus Matters
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Author : Jack Ashby
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2022-08-04
Platypus Matters written by Jack Ashby and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-04 with Nature categories.
"Naturalist and Assistant Director of the Museum of Zoology at the University of Cambridge, Jack Ashby shares his love for the platypus and other Australian mammals, including wombats, echidnas, and kangaroos. Informed by stories of his experiences meeting living marsupials and egg-laying mammals on fieldwork in Tasmania and mainland Australia and his close contact with thousands of zoological specimens collected for museums over the last 200 years, Ashby's book explains historical mysteries and debunks myths about these mammals and especially the platypus-which lays eggs, feeds its young on milk, has venom spurs, and sports a bill that can detect electricity. In evaluating how humans have considered these special mammals, he makes clear that calling these animals "weird" or "primitive"- or incorrectly implying that Australia is an "evolutionary backwater"-has only added to the challenges for their conservation. One outcome of these descriptions is that Australia now has the worst mammal extinction rate of anywhere on Earth. Ashby argues that many of the ways that the world thinks about Australia's mammals can be traced back to the country's colonial history"--
The Action Plan For Australian Mammals 2012
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Author : Andrew Burbidge
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2014-06-02
The Action Plan For Australian Mammals 2012 written by Andrew Burbidge and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-02 with Science categories.
The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012 is the first review to assess the conservation status of all Australian mammals. It complements The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2010 (Garnett et al. 2011, CSIRO Publishing), and although the number of Australian mammal taxa is marginally fewer than for birds, the proportion of endemic, extinct and threatened mammal taxa is far greater. These authoritative reviews represent an important foundation for understanding the current status, fate and future of the nature of Australia. This book considers all species and subspecies of Australian mammals, including those of external territories and territorial seas. For all the mammal taxa (about 300 species and subspecies) considered Extinct, Threatened, Near Threatened or Data Deficient, the size and trend of their population is presented along with information on geographic range and trend, and relevant biological and ecological data. The book also presents the current conservation status of each taxon under Australian legislation, what additional information is needed for managers, and the required management actions. Recovery plans, where they exist, are evaluated. The voluntary participation of more than 200 mammal experts has ensured that the conservation status and information are as accurate as possible, and allowed considerable unpublished data to be included. All accounts include maps based on the latest data from Australian state and territory agencies, from published scientific literature and other sources. The Action Plan concludes that 29 Australian mammal species have become extinct and 63 species are threatened and require urgent conservation action. However, it also shows that, where guided by sound knowledge, management capability and resourcing, and longer-term commitment, there have been some notable conservation success stories, and the conservation status of some species has greatly improved over the past few decades. The Action Plan for Australian Mammals 2012 makes a major contribution to the conservation of a wonderful legacy that is a significant part of Australia’s heritage. For such a legacy to endure, our society must be more aware of and empathetic with our distinctively Australian environment, and particularly its marvellous mammal fauna; relevant information must be readily accessible; environmental policy and law must be based on sound evidence; those with responsibility for environmental management must be aware of what priority actions they should take; the urgency for action (and consequences of inaction) must be clear; and the opportunity for hope and success must be recognised. It is in this spirit that this account is offered.
A Focus On Dry Forests And Woodlands
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Author : Jane Hinchey
language : en
Publisher: Redback Publishing
Release Date : 2018-09-01
A Focus On Dry Forests And Woodlands written by Jane Hinchey and has been published by Redback Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-01 with categories.
FACT! Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world. Many of our native bird, reptile, fish and amphibian species are endangered. AUSTRALIA'S ENDANGERED ANIMALS… AND THEIR HABITATS is an exciting new series that takes a look at some of Australia's most threatened animal species and their unique habitats. Learn about: • Dozens of Australia's most vulnerable creatures • The habitats where Australia's animals live, feed and breed • Identifying characteristics that make a species vulnerable • Australian and international classification systems • Threats animals face and what is being done to save them • What YOU can do to make difference Inside each book you'll find current information, maps, statistics, fun facts, and photographs. Every book is a valuable resource designed to support Australian students and teachers, and meet Australian National Curriculum requirements.
Researches On The Fossil Remains Of The Extinct Mammals Of Australia
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Author : Richard Owen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1877
Researches On The Fossil Remains Of The Extinct Mammals Of Australia written by Richard Owen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1877 with Fossils categories.
Report On The Extinct Mammals Of Australia And On The Geographical Distribution Of Pliocene And Post Pliocene Mammals In General
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Author : Owen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1845
Report On The Extinct Mammals Of Australia And On The Geographical Distribution Of Pliocene And Post Pliocene Mammals In General written by Owen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1845 with categories.