Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Animals

Dr Stephen Debus provides a 25-year update of knowledge on 10 species as a supplement to the Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds ('HANZAB') and recent global treatises, based partly on his own field studies. This book places the Australasian species in their regional and globa...

For more than 30 years, Australian Geographic has been showcasing Australia's unique natural history through the words and images of the nation's finest writers and photographers. This brand new 224-page hard cover compendium brings together over 40 of the best stories spanning the natural world ...

The Australian Beekeeping Manual is the most comprehensive reference for both novice and experienced beekeepers in Australia. The accessible yet detailed text, supported by over 350 full-colour photographs and illustrations, covers all the key areas, including the beekeeping equipment needed, how...

Now in its 3rd edition, The Australian Beekeeping Manual is the most comprehensive reference for both novice and experienced beekeepers in Australia. The accessible yet detailed text, supported by over 350 full-colour photographs and illustrations, covers all the key areas, including the beekeepi...

Australia's avifauna is large, diverse and spectacular, reflecting the continent's impressive range of habitats and evolutionary history. With specially commissioned paintings of over 900 species, "The Australian Bird Guide" is the most comprehensive field guide to Australian birds ever seen. Th...

Australia's avifauna is large, diverse and spectacular, reflecting the continent's impressive range of habitats and evolutionary history. With specially commissioned paintings of over 900 species, The Australian Bird Guide is the most comprehensive field guide to Australian birds ever seen. The g...

An entertaining account of the stories behind the names of Australian birds. This Second Edition of Australian Bird Names is a completely updated checklist of Australian birds and the meanings behind their common and scientific names, which may be useful, useless or downright misleading! For each...

A highly personal account of a phenomenal, once-in-a-lifetime adventure that saw Bruce and his wife, Lynn, embark on a year of travel and birding across the entire continent in a camper van. Their aim was to see Australia, but also to keep a list of the birds that they saw together. That list beg...