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An Australian biologist delves into the extraordinary world of koalas, from their ancient ancestors to the current threats to their survival. Koalas regularly appeared in Australian biologist Danielle Clode’s backyard, but it was only when a bushfire threatened that she truly paid them attention. She soon realized how much she had to learn about these complex & mysterious animals. In vivid, descriptive prose, Clode embarks on a delightful & surprising journey through evolutionary biology, natural history, & ecology to understand where these enigmatic animals came from & what their future may hold. She begins her search with the fossils of ancient giant koalas, delving into why the modern koala has become the lone survivor of a once-diverse family of uniquely Australian marsupials. Koala investigates the remarkable physiology of these charismatic creatures. Born the size of tiny “jellybeans,” joeys face an uphill battle, from crawling into their mother’s pouch to being weaned onto a toxic diet of gum-tree leaves, the koalas’ single source of food. Clode explores the complex relationship & unexpected connections between this endearing species & humans. She explains how koalas are simultaneously threatened with extinction in some areas due to disease, climate change, & increasing wildfires, while overpopulating forests in other parts of the country. Deeply researched & filled with wonder, Koala is both a tender & inquisitive paean to a species unlike any other & a call to ensure its survival.°°°
Danielle Clode is a biologist & an author. Her books include Killers in Eden, Voyage to the South Seas, & The Wasp & the Orchid, which was shortlisted for Australia’s National Biography Award. Clode’s work includes essays, natural history writing, science-writing, historical fiction, & best-selling children’s books. Her books have won the Whitley Award for popular zoology.danielleclode.com.au Read more
Categories:
Nature, Animals & Pets – Animals
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Books
Year:
2023
Edition:
1
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Language:
English
Pages:
336
ISBN 10:
1324036834
ISBN 13:
9781324036838
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