This fully updated second edition of the introductory identification
guide to the 300 mammal species most commonly seen in Australia is
perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from
Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species
descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits,
and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the geography and
climate of Australia, types of habitat, and details of orders and
families. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the
mammals of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and
scientific name, and its global IUCN status as at 2015.