Overview

Victoria's South-West is an iconic region of Australia that includes the exceptional landscape features of the Grampians-Gariwerd, the Victorian Volcanic Plain with crater lakes and cones, the forests of the Great Dividing Range, and Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay. Victoria's South-West supports remarkable wildlife, including some found only in the region, and is recognised as both nationally and globally significant for the conservation of biodiversity. Wildlife of Victoria's South-West is a comprehensive photographic field guide to the region's wildlife, many of which occur throughout south-eastern Australia. It covers all the mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs that occur in the region, including on land and in the coastal marine environment. Each of the 432 taxa profiles includes detailed information on identification, range, conservation status, habitat and ecology, and the local Aboriginal name for the species when known. An outstanding colour image and regional distribution map is also included for each species. Additional information is provided on habitat types, conservation and management of wildlife in Victoria's South-West as well as 19 places in the region to visit and view wildlife. Ideal for those who wish to identify and learn more about the diversity of animals found in the region, while also gaining an understanding of the distinct role Victoria's South-West has in contributing to conserving Australia's stunning wildlife.

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"""It is an impressive guide in its scope and also, surprisingly so for a field guide, its depth. […] If you’re likely to be spending any time in this part of the world, this book would certainly improve your experience of it."" * Natural History Reviews #33 * ""Australia is home to a spectacular array of wildlife species, and for those in Victoria or intending to travel there – be sure to check out this spectacular book - Wildlife of Victoria’s South-West"" * Wildlife Health Australia *"

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Grant Palmer has over 25 years’ experience in wildlife research, particularly across Victoria’s South-West. He has a PhD in wildlife ecology and has been an academic at Federation University in environmental and conservation science since 2005. He is the author of Wildlife of the Otways and Shipwreck Coast (CSIRO Publishing). Jules Farquhar is a reptile scientist based in Victoria’s South-West, and has travelled widely in Australia to research and photograph lizards and snakes. He has an Honours degree in reptile ecology and works as a skink researcher at Monash University.

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