Koala: Origins of an IconAllen & Unwin, 2007 - 337 síður In this fascinating story of the koala, the ecology, behavior, and history of this extraordinary animal are explored, as well as ongoing threats to its existence, such as disease and habitat loss, and the controversial debate about how to best manage the populations of Australia's favorite marsupial. Tracing its origins from a peaceful relationship with Aborigines to Europeans valuing only its fur to its rightful place an Australian icon, this investigation shows the resilient and adaptive nature of the koala--described by many as a triumph of evolution. Today its homeland is compromised, and the creature is endangered, and this remarkable recollection of its life stands as a testament to its necessary survival. |
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3 Coolah koala or sloth? | 47 |
4 Finicky feeders | 72 |
5 Time to sleep | 91 |
6 Koalas as ambassadors | 111 |
7 Creation of an icon | 142 |
8 Island dilemma | 163 |
10 Habitat loss chaos | 219 |
11 Conservation controversy | 246 |
Conclusion | 275 |
Appendix | 279 |
Notes and sources | 287 |
Index | 331 |
Back flap | 338 |
Back cover | 339 |
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