Macropods: The Biology of Kangaroos, Wallabies & Rat-Kangaroos
Textbook Ecology Zoology Marsupial Biology Wildlife Conservation Australian Fauna Mammalogy Academic Reference
Macropods: The Biology of Kangaroos, Wallabies & Rat-Kangaroos is the most comprehensive single-volume textbook on Australia’s iconic hopping marsupials. Published in 2010 by CSIRO Publishing and authored by leading marsupial biologists Graeme Coulson and Mark Eldridge, this 384-page, full-colour paperback synthesises decades of field and laboratory research on kangaroos, wallabies, bettongs and potoroos. At 275 × 195 mm it is large enough for detailed maps, graphs and photographic plates, yet still portable for students, wildlife managers and eco-tourists who need a reliable reference in the lab or in the bush.
What makes this copy especially appealing to collectors and researchers is its immaculate interior: crisp, unmarked pages free of highlighting, margin notes or dog-ears, and a tight, square binding that opens flat for comfortable study. The only wear is faint exterior scuffing, so the book presents beautifully on a shelf while remaining sturdy enough for frequent consultation. ISBN 9780643096622 is the sought-after first printing, long out of print and increasingly scarce in such clean condition.
Inside, readers will find 22 peer-reviewed chapters covering evolution, reproductive physiology, nutrition, disease ecology, population dynamics and conservation management. Separate sections detail every extant macropod genus, distribution maps, identification keys and the latest non-lethal survey techniques. Conservationists value the clear guidelines on translocation, fertility control and climate-change mitigation; university students appreciate the succinct chapter summaries and extensive reference lists that shortcut literature searches.
Whether you are an academic updating course materials, a zookeeper designing enrichment protocols, or a natural-history enthusiast planning a wildlife-focused trip to Australia, this near-pristine paperback delivers authoritative, up-to-date science in one accessible package. Secure this copy now—clean CSIRO macropod references seldom stay available for long.
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