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Guide to Introduced Pest Animals of Australia

Paperback
April 2018
9781486305674
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  • Publisher
    CSIRO Publishing
  • Published
    6th April 2018
  • ISBN 9781486305674
  • Language English
  • Size 5.75" x 8.5"
  • Images color photos, illus, and maps
$29.95

The Guide to Introduced Pest Animals of Australia is a comprehensive, practical guide containing descriptive information to identify each species in the field, including distinctive physical characteristics, size, weight, coloration, diet, breeding behavior, 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.

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Amphibians
Freshwater fish
High risk species
Additional resources and reading
Glossary
References
Index

Peter West

Peter West has 20 years’ experience in invasive species research and wildlife management. He is a researcher with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and has spent the past 10 years working closely with communities across Australia implementing pest monitoring and control programs. He focuses on providing practical tools and solutions to pest problems, and currently manages a national pest animal monitoring program. He has also developed phone apps to help people identify pest species in the field.