* Over 600 beautifully illustrated images.
* Distribution maps.
* Comprehensive descriptions.
* Information on where they live or grow.
A field guide for travellers and a reference book for the home library.
Beautifully illustrated and a wonderful introduction to identifying Australian plants and animals.
Introduction
Australian Habitats
Animals:
Mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Frogs
Fish
Marine Invertebrates
Land Invertebrates
Plants:
Rainforests
Forests and Woodlands
Coastal Heaths
Dry Country
Glossary
Index
Leonard Cronin is one of Australia's foremost natural history authors. Trained as a biologist, he is a prolific writer of books and articles about the Australian flora, fauna and environment, bringing his own fascination with the natural world to the general reader. His books include the bestselling Key Guide series of field guides, Australian Flora, A Journey Through Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Wonders and The Australian Animal Atlas. He also contributes a monthly column about Australian wildlife to the ABC's Gardening Australia magazine.