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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
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"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 hi…
'Kangaroo' relates the natural and cultural history of this odd, yet much-loved creature in Australia and around the world. The book describes the unique physiology and lifecycle of the kangaroo, its first contact with Europeans, and the wider kangaroo diaspora.
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…
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.
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.
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.