The Handbook of New Zealand Mammals
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (976 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195584775 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 630 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An absolute gem! rat-doctor This comprehensive guide to New Zealand's mammals is not only the best collection of information on these species from a scientific standpoint, but it's very readable. The editor (Carolyn M. King) and the various authors of the 46 species chapters included within this volume have produced a concise, fact-filled book that summarizes biological, historical, behavioral, and management information for each species, the vast majority of which were introduced (intentionally or unintentionally) to New Zealand from the 19th century
This invaluable field guide examines the diverse and fascinating ways these species have established themselves and adapted to co-existing in the foreign environment. All species are set out in a standardized form for easy reference, and include accounts of measurements, distribution (worldwide and in New Zealand), habitat, social organization and behavior, reproduction and development, predators, parasites, diseases, their significance to the New Zealand environment. It also details the changes affecting native flora and fauna and agriculture, and explores the impact of these shifts. This book also aims to stimulate further interest and promote new research into the country's fascinating ecology.
. About the Author Carolyn King is at University of Waikato, New Zealand
. Carolyn King is at University of Waikato, New Zealand