Guide to introduced pest animals of Australia
West, Peter2018
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"Australia’s introduced vertebrate pest species cost at least $1 billion annually in economic, environmental and social impacts. The Guide to Introduced Pest Animals of Australia is a comprehensive, practical guide to 60 introduced pest animal species present in Australia, including 27 mammals, 18 birds, nine freshwater fish, two amphibians and four reptiles. It contains descriptive information to identify each species in the field, including distinctive physical characteristics, size, weight, colouration, diet, breeding behaviour, habitat preferences, and information about footprints, dung, scats and audible animal calls. Each species profile is accompanied by practical management information, maps and high-quality photographs – allowing readers to learn about pest species in their local area, what problems they might cause, and what control options exist for management. This guide also contains a number of emerging high-risk pest species that may pose a significant threat to our natural environment, economy, agriculture and human health." --Publisher description.
Main title:
Guide to introduced pest animals of Australia / Peter West.
Author:
West, Peter, author
Imprint:
Clayton, Vic. : CSIRO Publishing, 2018.
Collation:
x, 150 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Mammals -- Birds -- Reptiles -- Amphibians -- Freshwater fish -- High risk species.
ISBN:
9781486305674 (pbk)1486305679
Dewey class:
632.60994632.6
Language:
English
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BRN:
30901