A completely revised and updated edition of a classic, this practical and informative volume covers all the intriguing mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates that inhabit Australia. More than 100 academic scientists and science writers have contributed their knowledge to make this the most up-to-date and comprehensive book of its kind. The Encyclopedia of Australian Wildlife is an ideal way for people to familiarise themselves with their local reserve, or on a family holiday, this book will help both nature lover and novice naturalist to spot and identify the vairous animals encountered along the way. This stunning volume will encourage a greater appreciation of the natural world and of the need to care for it and conserve it for generations to come.

• More than 1,000 individual entires, most with colour photographs.
• 250 specifically commissioned, hand-drawn colour illustrations.
• 500 maps showing the distribution of all groups of Australian mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
• Special features on important and intriguing aspects of Australian animal life, such as conservation issues and adaption.
• Detailed information on the unique evolutionary history of Australian animals.
• The perfect, authorotive volume for school projects.