Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Animals

The warbling and carolling of the Australian magpie are iconic, yet few of us recognise that the magpie ranks among the foremost songbirds of the world. Its impressive vocal abilities, its propensity to play and clown, and its willingness to interact with people make the magpie one of our most po...

This new and greatly expanded edition describes 1450 of the most commonly seen plants and animals of the region with notes on their habitat and distribution and 1500 full colour photographs. A wealth of information for biologists, divers, beachcombers and recreational fishers.

Parrots and finches, with their spectacularly colourful plumage, are the birds most commonly kept in cages and aviaries. This lavishly illustrated book, with lifelike watercolour paintings and pencil drawings by the author, will provide many hours of pleasure for both the professional and amateur...

Our relationship with the birds of prey has always been conflicted. Raptors are admired for their strength and independence, but despised for their depredations on livestock and favourite garden birds, while the owls are at once respected for their wisdom and watchfulness and feared for their mou...

A very useful and eye-opening book which will inspire people to step outside their front doors and discover the amazing world of wildlife that is all around us. Packed full of inspiring stories and tips, each chapter enthuses readers about the incredible variety of wildlife experiences and specie...

This fully illustrated guide describes over 60 of the best sites for viewing both common and rare species. Organised by state, detailed descriptions of each site cover the type of terrain and specific spots at which certain species are likely to be encountered. A fact file for each site details h...

Australians love dogs - big dogs, little dogs, fluffy couch potatoes and hardy working dogs. In fact, we have one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world. Australia's Dogs is a celebration of the dog in Australian life, exploring the human-canine bond, and reflecting on the crucial rol...