Queensland's Threatened Animals. 2012. col. photogr. col. illus. 472 p. gr8vo. Paper bd.

Queensland is home to 70 percent of Australias native mammals (226 species), over 70 percent of native birds (630 species), just over half of the nations native reptiles (485) and native frogs (127), and more than 11 000 native plant species. Hundreds of these have a threatened status in Queensland. In order for Queensland to maintain and recover a healthy biodiversity we must address the serious problems faced by our natural environment, habitat loss, inappropriate land management, change in fire regimes, pollution of natural resources, proliferation of invasive species and climate change. This book features distribution data, photos and maps for most of Queenslands threatened animals. It also includes a comprehensive list of resources, with key state, national and international organisations involved in the recovery and management of threatened species. The book will provide vital information to scientists, educators, business entities, government agencies, students, and community groups.