What-a-rat!
Article Abstract:
A description is presented of the Australian water rat Hydromys chrysogaster, including classification, identification, distribution, food and reproduction. The rats were valued for their fur pelts in the early to mid-1900s, but the environmental impact of hunting them led to laws protecting the species.
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2001
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A coil to account
Article Abstract:
A description is presented on the Brown Tree Snake, Boiga irregularis. Topics include its nocturnal behavior, reliance on lizards, birds and eggs as dietary staples, and habitat, which ranges from the Solomons to northeastern Australia.
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2000
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Masks, high heels and spurs!
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The author describes his experience trying to hatch a Masked Lapwing egg he found as a child. Research presented concerns the identification, habitat and behavior of the Australian Masked Lapwing, from the family 'Charadriidae.'
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2001
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