Australian Mammals

Dr Stephen M. Jackson is a zoologist who has studied the behaviour, ecology, captive management and taxonomy of Australian mammals for over 30 years. He has had various roles including zookeeper, zoo curator, zoo regulator, lecturer, wildlife consultant and author. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, associate of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and currently works at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

• 1. Welfare of Australian mammals in human care 2. Platypus 3. Short-beaked echidna 4. Carnivorous marsupials 5. Numbat 6. Bandicoots 7. Koala 8. Wombats 9. Possums and gliders 10. Macropods 11. Dugong 12. Rodents 13. Bats 14. Dingo 15. Seals 16. Dolphins Appendix 1. Glossary Appendix 2. Suppliers and wildlife agencies Appendix 3. Taking body measurements

"The best book on its subject ever to appear … an essential purchase for any zoo holding animals from the region it is devoted to … every zoo should buy this book.”Nicholas Gould (International Zoo News 51/2, March 2004)“This is a landmark publication and the reference for all those interested in maintaining animals in captivity. It matters not whether you are a professional, research institution, wildlife carer, National Parks personnel or an enthusiastic amateur – this book is for you … I believe it will become a ‘must have’ volume on the library shelves of people seriously interested in the future of Australian mammals.”Ed McAlister AO, President, World Association of Zoos and Aquariums"It is hard to find good sources of husbandry and management on these animals outside of Australia, so having all of the information in a single book source is invaluable for me both as an author and as a practicing veterinarian."Colin McDermott, VMD, CertAqV, Dipl. ABVP (Reptile and Amphibian), Clinical Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong, China