Kangaroos, their ecology and management in the sheep rangelands of Australia
by Caughley, Graeme, Shepherd, Neil, Short, Jeff, CSIRO (Australia)., Division of Wildlife and Rangelands Research, New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service
fromCambridge Studies in Applied Ecology and Resource Management
From Kanga and her son Roo in Winnie the Pooh to the boxing champ Hippety Hopper who punches Sylvester in Looney Tunes, kangaroos appear frequently in children's books, cartoons, and songs. They are a favorite animal at zoos, charming yet peculiar-looking with their powerful hin…
Relates story of this odd, yet much-loved creature in Australian and global history, focusing on how its image has been used and abused. Describes physiology and lifecycle, outlines the kangaroo in indigenous Australian culture. Looks at the fate of the kangaroo on first contact…
