Koala

Origins of an icon

Stephen Jackson

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Allen & Unwin
01 July 2010

Mathematics & Sciences; Animal behaviour; Marsupials & monotremes; Wildlife: mammals

Adored for its large fluffy ears, spoon-shaped nose and bright button eyes, the koala is universally recognised and revered as an Australian icon. But it hasn't always been so. After coexisting successfully with Aborigines for thousands of years, the koala was considered sloth-like by the early Europeans and valued for little more than its fur, and by the early twentieth century millions of koalas had been hunted, driving the species to near-extinction.

Yet the koala is also one of the most well-adapted and resilient of Australia's marsupials, described by some as a triumph of evolution. How does it survive, and thrive even, on such indigestible fare as eucalyptus leaves, laden as they are with enough toxic phenols to kill most other animals?

In this fascinating story of the koala, respected biologist and author Stephen Jackson examines not only the ecology, behaviour and history of this extraordinary animal, but also ongoing threats such as disease and habitat loss, and the controversial debate about how to best manage the remaining populations of Australia's favourite marsupial.

By: Stephen Jackson
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 456g
ISBN: 9781742373232
ISBN 10: 1742373232
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 July 2010
Recommended Age: From
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephen Jackson is the author of Australian Possums and Gliders and Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management.

Reviews for Koala: Origins of an icon

"(Author Stephen Jackson) ""has written what may well be the definitive guide on the koala . . . [it] is a valuable book any naturalist or animal lover will want to add to his or her library."" --Aptos Times ""With 22 black and white photos and over fifty illustrations and line drawings, Koala: Origins of an Icon is a valuable book any naturalist or animal lover will want to add to his or her library.""--BookLoons.com"