Watching Wildlife: Australia - Softcover

Bennett, Jane; Harley, Daniel; Worley, Marianne; Donaldson, Bec; Andrew, David; Geering, David; Povey, Anna; Cohen, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1864500328 ISBN 13: 9781864500325

Publisher: Lonely Planet, 2000

Synopsis

Pursuing a platypus? Questing for a quokka? Go bush with this innovative, all-in-one guide to finding, identifying and understanding Australian wildlife.

• Where?

• discover what's there and where to find it
• pinpoint directions and inside tips for the top destinations
• 65 colour maps from cities to national parks

• What?
• over 350 colour wildlife photos show you what's what
• background on natural history, habitats and wildlife in action

• How?
• the lowdown on planning, itineraries, watching technique and gear
• expert advice on photography, whale-watching, birdwatching, diving and night viewing

About this title

From the Publisher:

"Watching Wildlife Australia" is a treasure trove of practical clues that will help you plan an independent wildlife expedition. Whether you’re an intrepid wilderness bushwalker, a local resident, a group tourist or a specialist familiar with another landscape looking for insights into new terrain – "Watching Wildlife Australia" will give you a wildlife commentary to take on your journey. "Watching Wildlife Australia" is also a perfect addition to any nature lover’s collection and a useful reference tool for students of any age. It will teach you to interpret what you see, whatever your mode of travel.

· discover what’s there and where to find it
· pinpoint directions and inside tips for the top destinations
· use 65 full-color maps, from cities to national parks
· get the lowdown on planning, itineraries, watching techniques and gear
· get expert advice on photography, whale-watching, bird-watching, diving and night viewing

· read background on natural history, habitats and wildlife inaction

About this edition

• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1864500328
• ISBN 13: 9781864500325
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352