Animals that bite, maul and sting.

A pocket sized book that presents vital information and statistics about our most poisonous, aggressive and deadly species, and also dispels some longstanding myths.

Laurie Corbett. A natural history. 

Subspecies of the grey wolf, the dingo was brought to Australia about four thousand years ago by Asian Mariners. in this book, Corbett first considers the evolution of these animals, their present distribution and their relations with indigenous people in Asia and Australia.

Don Goodsir, Tony Oliver & Nicola Oram

A pictorial guide, looking at both the better known and special interest birds. Many of the birds selected for this book are likely to be seen where Australians live or travel. 

The study of birds is a fascinating hobby. It's inexpensive, and can be enjoyed anywhere. Birds can signal the change of seasons, or as in Columbus' case, the welcome presence of land.

Since it was first published in 1984, Simpson & Day's Field Guide to the Birds of Australia has been one of the most - if not the most - respected bird guide in the country. It has sold over 500,000 copies. The guide contains 132 superb full-colour plates showing all Australian bird species; key points of identification using the latest classification system; distribution maps for all species; over 900 black and white line illustrations; breeding information; a vagrant bird bulletin; a core library list; and easy-to-use indexes. This eighth edition has been revised and updated, including some beautiful new plates.

The 8th edition of the definitive and most respected guide to Australian bird identification.

First published in 1980, Graham Pizzey′s field guide combines a depth and breadth of knowledge with beautiful, full-colour illustrations by Frank Knight.

Now fully updated and revised by scientific editor Peter Menkhorst, and containing 46 newly recorded or recently described species, Pizzey′s guide contains essential information on 820 species of birds, with 250 full-colour plates, including more than 2500 individual portraits specially painted for this book, and 750 distribution maps. Field marks are highlighted in the text to help birdwatchers distinguish between similar species and full details of the nesting habits, voice characteristics, habitats and range for every species make this a must for both experts and amateurs.

A Field Guide to Frogs will help you identify all the frogs hopping and croaking their way around New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, southern South Australia and southern Queensland.

A key with drawings of distinguishing features plus a colour photo and distribution map of each species aids in identification.

Frogs are not only important elements in many food chains, they are also good environmental indicators, especially of water quality. 112p. Photos and maps.

This is the second edition of Field Guide to Mammals, and it is the only comprehensive guide to identifying all 378 species of mammals known in Australia. The book uses a classic field guide layout, and each two page spread provides all the information needed for an accurate identification.

Features

• full colour illustrations of every species,
• distribution maps,
• identification keys for difficult groups such as rodents and bats,
• and detailed text about each species.

 370+ distribution maps, detailed text. 269 pp.

David Lindenmayer.

There are six species of Australian gliders ranging in size from the tiny Feathertail Glider to the 1.3 kg Greater Glider.

Although rarely seen by most people the gliders are an extraordinary group of animals with many fascinating adaptations to their existence. These include eyes that act like an in built range-finder, elongated limbs to help grip branches on landing, and a padded pouch to protect their young.

Angela Goode & Mike Hayes

People of the bush regard their working dogs as the nation′s greatest asset. Uncomplaining, tough, never needing to be fussed over, and hugely loyal, dogs rarely go on strike, don′t hit the grog, only occasionally answer back, never ask for a pay rise, scarcely take a sickie and are always ready with infectious enthusiasm to start the day!

Drawn from around 2000 entries received by the ABC COUNTRY HOUR in a nationwide competition, these stories in this classic title take you on a vast farm tour of the country, celebrating the remarkable abilities of working dogs and the pivotal role they play in rural Australia.

Funny, familiar and deeply moving, these true stories of Australian working horses stretch over three generations and every part of our continent. Teams of powerful, labouring Clydesdales, patient and spirited saddle horses, brave police mounts and talented Olympic competitors canter through its pages, their stories told first-hand by the owners who cared for and worked alongside them.
Follow country tracks in a hawker's wagon, visit floodlit arenas with thumping music where horses perform with quiet trust, and trudge mountains where brumbies run. Trick riders, talented trainers and outback stockmen share their secrets. Updated with many contemporary tales, this new edition is an unmissable treat for horse-lovers.