Tracks, Scats, and Other Traces: A Field Guide to Australian MammalsThis book contains hundreds of illustrations and is organized in an accessible format for easy identification of the visible traces left by Australian mammals in their passage. Triggs provides all the information needed to identify mammals anywhere in Australia, using only the tracks or other signs these animals leave behind. This is an indispensable guide for bushwalkers, naturalists, students, zoologists, and other professionals -- in fact, it will appeal to anyone who ever wanted a better understanding of Australia's unique mammal fauna. |
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Page 39
... Possum and Leadbeater's Possum , which are in the same group as the gliders , also spread their toes in the same way as the ringtail ( the first two being opposed to the other three ) . The Striped Possum has an extremely long fourth ...
... Possum and Leadbeater's Possum , which are in the same group as the gliders , also spread their toes in the same way as the ringtail ( the first two being opposed to the other three ) . The Striped Possum has an extremely long fourth ...
Page 163
... Possum scats are often red - brown , but the colour varies with the diet : they may also be dark green , brown or ... Leadbeater's Possum There is considerable variety among the scats of this group of possums . The scats of the Sugar ...
... Possum scats are often red - brown , but the colour varies with the diet : they may also be dark green , brown or ... Leadbeater's Possum There is considerable variety among the scats of this group of possums . The scats of the Sugar ...
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A Field Guide to Australian Mammals Barbara Triggs. LEADBEATER'S POSSUM Shelters All of these possums use tree ... Possum uses its long , sharp lower incisors 208 GLIDERS , STRIPED POSSUM AND.
A Field Guide to Australian Mammals Barbara Triggs. LEADBEATER'S POSSUM Shelters All of these possums use tree ... Possum uses its long , sharp lower incisors 208 GLIDERS , STRIPED POSSUM AND.
Contents
Tracks | 1 |
Scats | 85 |
Shelters Feeding Signs and Other Traces | 188 |
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