Australia's Amazing Kangaroos Their Conservation, Unique Biology, and Coexistence with Humans by K.C. Richardson, published by Csiro Publishing in 2012.
This book provides an authoritative source of information on kangaroos and their relatives. Topics include: species characteristics and biology, adaptations and function, and conservation. The book also discusses culling and the commercial kangaroo harvest, as well as national attitudes to kangaroos and their value for tourism. There are 71 recognized species of kangaroo found in Australasia. Of these, 46 are endemic to Australia, 21 are endemic to the island of New Guinea, and four species are found in both regions.
A lovely addition to your coffee table or bookshelf, and a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves animals and the natural world.
