Wildlife of Australia

The go-to introductory guide to Australia’s diverse wildlife and habitats

Ideal for the nature-loving traveler, Wildlife of Australia is a handy photographic pocket guide to the most widely seen birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and habitats of Australia. The guide features more than 400 stunning colour photographs, and coverage includes 350 birds, 70 mammals, 30 reptiles, and 16 frogs likely to be encountered in Australia’s major tourist destinations. Accessible species accounts are useful for both general travellers and serious naturalists, and the invaluable habitat section describes the Australian bush and its specific wildlife. Animal species with similar features are placed on the same plates in order to aid identification. Wildlife of Australia is an indispensable and thorough resource for any nature enthusiast interested in this remarkable continent.

Easy-to-use pocket guide

More than 400 high-quality photographs
Accessible text aids identification
Habitat guide describes the Australian bush and its specific wildlife
Coverage includes the 350 birds, 70 mammals, 30 reptiles, and 16 frogs most likely to be seen on a trip around Australia

‘Anyone who likes wildlife and is planning a visit to Australia should have this book.’ - FHB, Wildlife Activist