Table of Contents
Introduction
About this book
The backdrop
The land, past and present, Evolution - moving with the times, The human connection, Conservation issues, Climate
Habitats
The arid zone, Tropical savanna, Forests, Heathlands, The role of fire
Mammals
Monotremes, Marsupials, Placental mammals
Birds
Seabirds, Waterbirds, Ground birds, Raptors, Pigeons and doves, Parrots and cockatoos, Cuckoos and coucal, Birds of the night, Swifts and swiftlets, Kingfishers, Bee-eater and dollarbird, Songbirds
Reptiles
Crocodiles, Turtles, Lizards, Snakes
Amphibians and freshwater fishes
Frogs, Freshwater fishes
Invertebrates
Worms, Arachnids, Crustaceans, Insects
The marine environment
Tropical seas, Temperate seas, Marine mammals, Marine reptiles
Where to go
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Top tips
When to travel, What to bring, Health and safety, Spotting wildlife, Minimal impact, Wildlife photography
Further reading
Index