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Australia's Amazing Kangaroos

Their conservation, unique biology and coexistence with humans

Ken Richardson

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English
CSIRO Publishing
15 March 2026
This book provides an authoritative source of information on kangaroos and their relatives. Topics include: species characteristics and biology, adaptations and function, and conservation. The book also discusses culling and the commercial kangaroo harvest, as well as national attitudes to kangaroos and their value for tourism. There are 71 recognised species of kangaroo found in Australasia. Of these, 46 are endemic to Australia, 21 are endemic to the island of New Guinea, and four species are found in both regions. Illustrated in full colour, Australia's Amazing Kangaroos will give readers insight into the world of this intriguing marsupial.
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Imprint:   CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 270mm,  Width: 210mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   862g
ISBN:   9780643097391
ISBN 10:   0643097392
Pages:   240
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Australia's Amazing Kangaroos: Their conservation, unique biology and coexistence with humans

""This is a well written and well presented book. Its acknowledgements are a who's who of Australian mammalogy and the photographs are excellent."" Rob Wallis, The Victorian Naturalist 130(1), 2013, pp 57-58 ""The book is extremely well presented in an easy to understand format. It is accompanied by excellent photographs and also addresses the sensitive issues of kangaroo control in an informed manner. Well worth a read."" Maureen Skeet, WA Naturalist News, October 2012, pp 57-58 ""If you want just one book on kangaroos on your shelf - and what's an Australian natural history library without one? - this would be a good choice."" Ian Fraser, Natural History Newsletter, No. 18, October 2012 ""I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Australian fauna and wildlife management or those just wishing to be reminded of just how amazing our marsupials really are."" Dr Mark Eldridge, Explore 34(4), Summer 2012, pp 27 ""...my new go-to resource for kangaroo, wallaby, potoroo and bettong information... It is easy-reading, well-structured and covers an impressive array of topics. The technical components detailing kangaroo biology, dentition, genetics and evolution are in-depth but readable."" Deborah Metters, Land of Wildlife South East Queensland, July 2013, pp 13 ""This book, which is accessible to general readers, will provide a crucial insight in the life of the kangaroos as well as an engaged discussion on the interactions between people and kangaroos, and the controversies about the control of their population numbers... complex and often emotional issues are discussed by Richardson in a smart manner, in the form of a debate, responding point by point to comments for and against"" Sadrine Ladevèze, The Journal of Mammalian Evolution 22, 2015, pp 453-454


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