Thylacine : the history, ecology and loss of the Tasmanian tiger
2023
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Until the mid-20th century, the thylacine was the world's largest carnivorous marsupial, and its disappearance has left many questions and contradictions. Alternately portrayed as a scourge and as a high value commodity, the thylacine's ecology and behaviour were known only anecdotally. In recent years, its taxonomic position, ecology, behaviour and body size have all been re-examined scientifically, while advances in genetics have presented the potential for de-extinction. With 78 contributors, "Thylacine: The History, Ecology and Loss of the Tasmanian Tiger" presents an evidence-based profile of the thylacine, examining its ecology, evolution, encounters with humans, persecution, assumed extinction and its appearance in fiction. The final chapters explore the future for this iconic species - a symbol of extinction but also hope.
Main title:
Thylacine : the history, ecology and loss of the Tasmanian tiger / editors, Branden Holmes and Gareth Linnard.
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Imprint:
Clayton South, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, [2023]©2023
Collation:
xxxiv, 205 pages : illustrations (some colour), map ; 25 cm
Notes:
Cultural sensitivity warning.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781486315536 (pbk)9781486315536
Dewey class:
599.27
Language:
English
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BRN:
534204
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Animals | 599.27 THY | Available |