| Description |
x, 160 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Series |
Australian natural history series |
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Australian natural history series.
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Classification, Origins and the Evolution of Gliding -- Ch. 3. Morphology and Adaptations for Gliding -- Ch. 4. How to Study Gliders -- Ch. 5. Diet -- Ch. 6. Nest Tree Selection and Use -- Ch. 7. Variations in Distribution and Abundance -- Ch. 8. Life History and Reproduction -- Ch. 9. Patterns of Behaviour -- Ch. 10. Conservation Status and Management -- Literature Cited, Selected Bibliography and Further Reading -- List of Common and Scientific Names |
| Summary |
"There are six species of Australian gliders, ranging in size from the tiny 12 gram Feathertail Glider to the 1.3 kg Greater Glider. Although rarely seen by most Australians, the marsupial gliders are an extraordinary group of animals with many fascinating adaptations to their nocturnal and gliding existence. These include eyes that act like an 'in-built rangefinder' to help judge gliding distances, elongated limbs and specially developed toepads to help grip branches when landing, and a padded pouch to protect the young when adults finish a glide and land on a tree trunk. This book describes the biology and ecology of some of Australia's most remarkable animals and touches on such diverse topics as the origins of gliders, their behaviour, how to study gliders, and their conservation."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography, pages [131]-150 |
| Subject |
Gliders (Mammals)
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Phalangeridae.
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Gliders (Mammals) -- Australia.
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| LC no. |
2009286996 |
| ISBN |
086840523X |
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