Mammals of the South-west Pacific
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Mammals of the South-west Pacific
By (Author) Tyrone Lavery
By (author) Tim Flannery
CSIRO Publishing
CSIRO Publishing
1st June 2023
Australia
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Biodiversity / Ecosystems
Zoology: mammals (mammalogy)
599.0995
Physical Properties
Hardback
360
Width 170mm, Height 245mm, Spine 25mm
1107g
Description
Islands are special because they promote unique forms of life, and large proportions of the species they hold are found nowhere else on Earth. The mammals of the South-west Pacific are no exception, with many distributed only across single islands or archipelagos. Mammals of the South-west Pacific details the natural history for more than 180 species of marsupials, bats and rodents from 24 Pacific nations and territories. Species profiles are accompanied by distribution maps, illustrations and photographs many being the first images ever captured for the species. By combining available knowledge with unpublished data collected over years of field work, Mammals of the South-west Pacific forms a definitive guide to the mammals from this region, noting the scope excludes mainland New Guinea. Winner, The Royal Zoological Society of NSW 2024 Whitley Medal
Reviews
"This book is a must have for anyone with a serious interest in the mammals of the region!" * The Birdbooker Report *
"Mammals of the South-west Pacific is such a wonderful resource. It brings to life the multitudes of mammals in this remote part of the world" -- Justine E Hausheer * Cool Green Science *
Author Bio
Tyrone Lavery is a mammologist. He was first drawn to the South-west Pacific by a desire to search for undescribed species. He has studied many of its rare and unique mammals, discovering how they are related, where they occur and the threats they are facing. Tyrone endeavours to support Pacific Island communities through this research. Tim Flannery is a palaeontologist, explorer and conservationist. From the late 1980s, Tims focus shifted towards the living mammals of Melanesia and the Pacific Islands. In 1995 he published comprehensive works on the biologically rich regions of New Guinea and the Pacific. Tim maintains a role in Pacific Island conservation efforts today via relationships with organisations and communities in Melanesia.
