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introducing the weird and the wonderful character of natural New Zealand
Steve Trewick & Mary Morgan-Richards
NZ wildlife introducing the weird and the wonderful character of natural New Zealand New Zealand wild life introducing the weird and the wonderful character of natural New Zealand New Zealand wildlife introducing the weird and the wonderful character of natural New Zealand
240 pages
colour illustrations, maps
Contents: Aotearoa : introduction -- Takahe -- Rata -- Weta -- Ngarara -- Ro -- Kaka -- Kahikatea -- Koura -- Harakeke
Summary: NZ Wild Life is an engrossing and illuminating exploration into the everyday biology of New Zealand. Interweaving the miniature with the majestic, ancient history with the most up-to-date findings, biologists Steve Trewick and Mary Morgan-Richards tell an enchanting story of New Zealand's ever-changing natural landscape. The evolution of New Zealand's wildlife is a dynamic interplay between isolation and colonisation, the ancient and more recent, species growth and extinction. An accessible, informative and well-illustrated guide to the 'wild' wonderland that is outdoors New Zealand - suitable for readers of all ages and abilities