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Kangaroos

Dawson, Terence J.

Kangaroos by Terence J Dawson. - 2nd ed. - Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Publishing 2012. - 208 pages illustrations (some color), maps 24 cm.

Preface to the first edition -- 1. What are kangaroos?-- 2. Types of kangaroo -- 3. Population structure, dispersal and mortality -- 4. Social organisation -- 5. Reproductive biology. Colour plates -- 6. Life history -- 7. Living in the environment : feeding -- 8. Living in the environment : environmental physiology -- 9. Kangaroos and humans : Aborigines -- 10. Kangaroos and humans : Europeans.

This book provides a clear and accessible account of kangaroos, showing how their reproductive patterns, social structure and other aspects of their biology make them well adapted to Australia's harsh climate and demanding environment.

ISBN: 9780643106253 (pbk)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Kangaroos.
Macropodidae--Australia.
Natural history--Australia.

Dewey Class. No.: 599.2

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