It also deals with the country's colorful history, its laidback lifestyle and the quirky and entertaining brand of English that Australians speak.

This is the first book on Australian bats that focuses on their natural history. It describes the bioregions, describe what bats do in them and the ecosystem se

Presents, in text and photographs, the habits, life cycle, and natural environment of the Australian wombat, one of the world's largest burrowing animals.

Rev. ed. of: The koala / Anthony Lee and Roger Martin. 1988.

Drawing on years of experience and an impressive grasp of the literature, Richard Shine covers the day-to-day lives of snakes, discussing their anatomy, evoluti