Australia - The East (Traveller's Wildlife Guides) : Traveller's Wildlife Guide

Australia is one of the few travel destinations worldwide where almost all visitors want to view wildlife – kangaroos and koalas, of course, but increasingly other animals as well: parrots, bowerbirds, dangerous saltwater crocodiles, large ground lizards called monitors or "goannas," and the colorful marine life of the Great Barrier Reef. This book contains all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Australia's magnificent animal and plant life.

Inside you'll discover identification and location information on the most frequently seen animals, with full-color illustrations of nearly 650 of Australia's most common fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The guide provides up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of profiled animals, plus details on eastern Australia's habitats and the most common plants visitors encounter.

Special features include a dedicated section on Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef and the underwater animals most divers and snorkelers actually see, along with brief descriptions of the most frequently visited parks and reserves in eastern Australia and Tasmania. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, and beautifully illustrated – you'll want to have this book as a constant companion on your journey.