John Woinarski, Sarah Legge and Chris Dickman have been engaged for many decades in research, management and policy relating to biodiversity across Australia, with an enduring commitment to the conservation of Australia's fauna. All three authors are affiliated with the Threatened Species Recovery Hub of the National Environmental Science Program. This book is motivated by the authors' interest in the factors causing decline in Australia's remarkable fauna, their recognition of the need to communicate this conservation challenge to our community and to promote solutions to the loss of biodiversity.
"""The authors of this book should be commended for their thoughtful and thorough approach to this complex topic."" -- Tim Low * Wildlife Australia * ""Overall, the book is a fascinating and important read. The authors provide extensive scientific detail but punctuate this with interesting quotes, historical accounts, anecdotes, photos and illustrations, making the book accessible to a wide audience. A must-read for anyone working in or interested in wildlife conservation!"" -- Kelly Miller * Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 27(1) * ""Cats in Australia contains so much information on cats and their impact on Australia’s indigenous fauna that it should be essential reading for conservationists, wildlife managers, and cat lovers, especially those on that continent."" -- Ron Moorhouse * Conservation Biology 35(3) *"